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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.14, 44,710.60 and 18,256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.14, 44,710.60 and 18,256.54 is: 25,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.14 : 44,710.60 = 18,256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.14/44,710.60 = 18,256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.14x = 44,710.60 × 18,256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.14x = 816,260,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,260,857.32/32,399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.91

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