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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.38, 44,708.19 and 18,254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.38, 44,708.19 and 18,254.78 is: 25,191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.38 : 44,708.19 = 18,254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.38/44,708.19 = 18,254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.38x = 44,708.19 × 18,254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.38x = 816,138,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,138,172.65/32,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,191.49

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