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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.76, 44,165.49 and 18,394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.76, 44,165.49 and 18,394.17 is: 25,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.76 : 44,165.49 = 18,394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.76/44,165.49 = 18,394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.76x = 44,165.49 × 18,394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.76x = 812,387,531.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,387,531.19/32,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,380.17

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