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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,391.63, 44,700.26 and 18,249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,391.63, 44,700.26 and 18,249.03 is: 25,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,391.63 : 44,700.26 = 18,249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,391.63/44,700.26 = 18,249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,391.63x = 44,700.26 × 18,249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,391.63x = 815,736,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,736,294.50/32,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.55

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