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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.16, 44,706 and 18,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.16, 44,706 and 18,248.76 is: 25,182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.16 : 44,706 = 18,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.16/44,706 = 18,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.16x = 44,706 × 18,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.16x = 815,829,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,829,064.56/32,396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,182.89

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