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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.93, 44,709.15 and 18,250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.93, 44,709.15 and 18,250.77 is: 25,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.93 : 44,709.15 = 18,250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.93/44,709.15 = 18,250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.93x = 44,709.15 × 18,250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.93x = 815,976,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,976,413.55/32,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,186.07

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