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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.13, 44,707.84 and 18,254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.13, 44,707.84 and 18,254.53 is: 25,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.13 : 44,707.84 = 18,254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.13/44,707.84 = 18,254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.13x = 44,707.84 × 18,254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.13x = 816,120,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,120,606.52/32,397.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.14

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