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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.30, 44,722.13 and 18,260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.30, 44,722.13 and 18,260.88 is: 25,201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.30 : 44,722.13 = 18,260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.30/44,722.13 = 18,260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.30x = 44,722.13 × 18,260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.30x = 816,665,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,665,357.97/32,405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.60

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