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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.43, 44,718.57 and 18,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.43, 44,718.57 and 18,257.27 is: 25,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.43 : 44,718.57 = 18,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.43/44,718.57 = 18,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.43x = 44,718.57 × 18,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.43x = 816,439,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,439,134.55/32,404.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.29

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