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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.95, 44,714.67 and 18,255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.95, 44,714.67 and 18,255.53 is: 25,194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.95 : 44,714.67 = 18,255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.95/44,714.67 = 18,255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.95x = 44,714.67 × 18,255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.95x = 816,289,999.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,289,999.63/32,399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,194.17

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