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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.68, 44,713.02 and 18,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.68, 44,713.02 and 18,259 is: 25,195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.68 : 44,713.02 = 18,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.68/44,713.02 = 18,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.68x = 44,713.02 × 18,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.68x = 816,415,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,415,032.18/32,402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.91

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