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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.94, 44,711.92 and 18,252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.94, 44,711.92 and 18,252.78 is: 25,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.94 : 44,711.92 = 18,252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.94/44,711.92 = 18,252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.94x = 44,711.92 × 18,252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.94x = 816,116,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,116,839.14/32,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.84

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