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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.11, 44,725.07 and 18,260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.11, 44,725.07 and 18,260.27 is: 25,201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.11 : 44,725.07 = 18,260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.11/44,725.07 = 18,260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.11x = 44,725.07 × 18,260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.11x = 816,691,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,691,762.67/32,406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.78

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