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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,056.17, 44,237.43 and 18,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,056.17, 44,237.43 and 18,445.74 is: 25,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,056.17 : 44,237.43 = 18,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,056.17/44,237.43 = 18,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,056.17x = 44,237.43 × 18,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,056.17x = 815,992,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,992,132.05/32,056.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,455.07

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