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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.40, 44,713.68 and 18,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.40, 44,713.68 and 18,256.08 is: 25,192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.40 : 44,713.68 = 18,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.40/44,713.68 = 18,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.40x = 44,713.68 × 18,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.40x = 816,296,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,296,519.17/32,402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.47

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