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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.48, 44,707.10 and 18,249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.48, 44,707.10 and 18,249.42 is: 25,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.48 : 44,707.10 = 18,249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.48/44,707.10 = 18,249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.48x = 44,707.10 × 18,249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.48x = 815,878,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,878,553.63/32,396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.18

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