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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.74, 44,702.57 and 18,246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.74, 44,702.57 and 18,246.09 is: 25,179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.74 : 44,702.57 = 18,246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.74/44,702.57 = 18,246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.74x = 44,702.57 × 18,246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.74x = 815,647,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,647,115.45/32,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,179.94

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