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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.64, 44,706.72 and 18,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.64, 44,706.72 and 18,249.20 is: 25,183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.64 : 44,706.72 = 18,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.64/44,706.72 = 18,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.64x = 44,706.72 × 18,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.64x = 815,861,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,861,874.62/32,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,183.53

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