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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.19, 44,710.69 and 18,256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.19, 44,710.69 and 18,256.59 is: 25,193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.19 : 44,710.69 = 18,256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.19/44,710.69 = 18,256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.19x = 44,710.69 × 18,256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.19x = 816,264,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,264,735.95/32,399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.99

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