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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,401.44, 44,710.56 and 18,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,401.44, 44,710.56 and 18,254.16 is: 25,188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,401.44 : 44,710.56 = 18,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,401.44/44,710.56 = 18,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,401.44x = 44,710.56 × 18,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,401.44x = 816,153,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,153,715.93/32,401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.81

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