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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.44, 44,711.94 and 18,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.44, 44,711.94 and 18,255.16 is: 25,190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.44 : 44,711.94 = 18,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.44/44,711.94 = 18,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.44x = 44,711.94 × 18,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.44x = 816,223,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,223,618.61/32,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.19

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