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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.46, 44,715.36 and 18,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.46, 44,715.36 and 18,255.42 is: 25,192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.46 : 44,715.36 = 18,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.46/44,715.36 = 18,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.46x = 44,715.36 × 18,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.46x = 816,297,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,297,677.25/32,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.46

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