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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.51, 44,711.12 and 18,256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.51, 44,711.12 and 18,256.91 is: 25,194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.51 : 44,711.12 = 18,256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.51/44,711.12 = 18,256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.51x = 44,711.12 × 18,256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.51x = 816,286,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,286,715.93/32,399.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,194.42

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