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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.66, 44,710.83 and 18,252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.66, 44,710.83 and 18,252.26 is: 25,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.66 : 44,710.83 = 18,252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.66/44,710.83 = 18,252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.66x = 44,710.83 × 18,252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.66x = 816,073,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,073,693.98/32,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.72

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