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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.47, 44,446.96 and 18,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.47, 44,446.96 and 18,412.80 is: 25,406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.47 : 44,446.96 = 18,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.47/44,446.96 = 18,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.47x = 44,446.96 × 18,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.47x = 818,393,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,393,091.44/32,211.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.88

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