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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.63, 44,711.29 and 18,257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.63, 44,711.29 and 18,257.03 is: 25,194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.63 : 44,711.29 = 18,257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.63/44,711.29 = 18,257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.63x = 44,711.29 × 18,257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.63x = 816,295,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,295,362.87/32,399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,194.59

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