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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.36, 44,725.41 and 18,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.36, 44,725.41 and 18,260.52 is: 25,202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.36 : 44,725.41 = 18,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.36/44,725.41 = 18,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.36x = 44,725.41 × 18,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.36x = 816,709,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,709,243.81/32,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,202.13

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