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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.94, 44,713.30 and 18,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.94, 44,713.30 and 18,253.78 is: 25,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.94 : 44,713.30 = 18,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.94/44,713.30 = 18,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.94x = 44,713.30 × 18,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.94x = 816,186,741.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,186,741.27/32,400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.22

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