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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.45, 44,163.69 and 18,392.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.45, 44,163.69 and 18,392.86 is: 25,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.45 : 44,163.69 = 18,392.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.45/44,163.69 = 18,392.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.45x = 44,163.69 × 18,392.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.45x = 812,296,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,296,553.48/32,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,378.36

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