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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.13, 44,710.60 and 18,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.13, 44,710.60 and 18,256.53 is: 25,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.13 : 44,710.60 = 18,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.13/44,710.60 = 18,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.13x = 44,710.60 × 18,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.13x = 816,260,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,260,410.22/32,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.90

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