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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.88, 44,705.30 and 18,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.88, 44,705.30 and 18,248.42 is: 25,182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.88 : 44,705.30 = 18,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.88/44,705.30 = 18,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.88x = 44,705.30 × 18,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.88x = 815,801,090.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,801,090.63/32,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,182.25

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