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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.76, 44,725.08 and 18,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.76, 44,725.08 and 18,265 is: 25,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.76 : 44,725.08 = 18,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.76/44,725.08 = 18,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.76x = 44,725.08 × 18,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.76x = 816,903,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,903,586.20/32,409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.48

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