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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.40, 44,723.25 and 18,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.40, 44,723.25 and 18,261.21 is: 25,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.40 : 44,723.25 = 18,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.40/44,723.25 = 18,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.40x = 44,723.25 × 18,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.40x = 816,700,660.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,700,660.13/32,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.28

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