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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.16, 44,707.38 and 18,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.16, 44,707.38 and 18,249.76 is: 25,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.16 : 44,707.38 = 18,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.16/44,707.38 = 18,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.16x = 44,707.38 × 18,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.16x = 815,898,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,898,955.23/32,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.27

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