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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.88, 44,707.50 and 18,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.88, 44,707.50 and 18,254.28 is: 25,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.88 : 44,707.50 = 18,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.88/44,707.50 = 18,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.88x = 44,707.50 × 18,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.88x = 816,103,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,103,223.10/32,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.80

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