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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,401.26, 44,710.29 and 18,251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,401.26, 44,710.29 and 18,251.37 is: 25,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,401.26 : 44,710.29 = 18,251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,401.26/44,710.29 = 18,251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,401.26x = 44,710.29 × 18,251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,401.26x = 816,024,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,024,045.60/32,401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,184.95

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