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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.80, 44,707.20 and 18,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.80, 44,707.20 and 18,249.44 is: 25,184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.80 : 44,707.20 = 18,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.80/44,707.20 = 18,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.80x = 44,707.20 × 18,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.80x = 815,881,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,881,363.97/32,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.01

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