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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.36, 44,533.42 and 18,657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.36, 44,533.42 and 18,657.38 is: 25,747.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.36 : 44,533.42 = 18,657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.36/44,533.42 = 18,657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.36x = 44,533.42 × 18,657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.36x = 830,876,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,876,939.64/32,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.37

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