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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.94, 44,716.06 and 18,255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.94, 44,716.06 and 18,255.78 is: 25,192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.94 : 44,716.06 = 18,255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.94/44,716.06 = 18,255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.94x = 44,716.06 × 18,255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.94x = 816,326,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,326,553.83/32,402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.98

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