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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.50, 44,717.49 and 18,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.50, 44,717.49 and 18,260.04 is: 25,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.50 : 44,717.49 = 18,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.50/44,717.49 = 18,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.50x = 44,717.49 × 18,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.50x = 816,543,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,543,156.10/32,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.12

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