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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.75, 44,710.41 and 18,251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.75, 44,710.41 and 18,251.83 is: 25,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.75 : 44,710.41 = 18,251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.75/44,710.41 = 18,251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.75x = 44,710.41 × 18,251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.75x = 816,046,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,046,802.55/32,398.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.60

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