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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.64, 44,723.69 and 18,263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.64, 44,723.69 and 18,263.39 is: 25,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.64 : 44,723.69 = 18,263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.64/44,723.69 = 18,263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.64x = 44,723.69 × 18,263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.64x = 816,806,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,806,192.71/32,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,202.57

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