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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,394.94, 44,707.29 and 18,247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,394.94, 44,707.29 and 18,247.78 is: 25,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,394.94 : 44,707.29 = 18,247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,394.94/44,707.29 = 18,247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,394.94x = 44,707.29 × 18,247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,394.94x = 815,808,882.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,808,882.41/32,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.22

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