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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.88, 44,710.20 and 18,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.88, 44,710.20 and 18,251.28 is: 25,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.88 : 44,710.20 = 18,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.88/44,710.20 = 18,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.88x = 44,710.20 × 18,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.88x = 816,018,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,018,379.06/32,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.18

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