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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.72, 44,708.36 and 18,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.72, 44,708.36 and 18,250.08 is: 25,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.72 : 44,708.36 = 18,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.72/44,708.36 = 18,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.72x = 44,708.36 × 18,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.72x = 815,931,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,931,146.67/32,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,185.61

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