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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.28, 44,723.62 and 18,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.28, 44,723.62 and 18,261.40 is: 25,200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.28 : 44,723.62 = 18,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.28/44,723.62 = 18,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.28x = 44,723.62 × 18,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.28x = 816,715,914.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,715,914.27/32,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.84

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