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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.94, 44,707.59 and 18,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.94, 44,707.59 and 18,254.34 is: 25,190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.94 : 44,707.59 = 18,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.94/44,707.59 = 18,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.94x = 44,707.59 × 18,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.94x = 816,107,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,107,568.94/32,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.88

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