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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.20, 44,722.80 and 18,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.20, 44,722.80 and 18,259.20 is: 25,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.20 : 44,722.80 = 18,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.20/44,722.80 = 18,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.20x = 44,722.80 × 18,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.20x = 816,602,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,602,549.76/32,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,198.18

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