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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.95, 44,713.29 and 18,254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.95, 44,713.29 and 18,254.53 is: 25,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.95 : 44,713.29 = 18,254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.95/44,713.29 = 18,254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.95x = 44,713.29 × 18,254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.95x = 816,220,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,220,093.70/32,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.79

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