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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.88, 44,697.69 and 18,242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.88, 44,697.69 and 18,242.82 is: 25,174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.88 : 44,697.69 = 18,242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.88/44,697.69 = 18,242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.88x = 44,697.69 × 18,242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.88x = 815,411,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,411,913.09/32,390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,174.12

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