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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.89, 44,724.04 and 18,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.89, 44,724.04 and 18,263.64 is: 25,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.89 : 44,724.04 = 18,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.89/44,724.04 = 18,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.89x = 44,724.04 × 18,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.89x = 816,823,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,823,720.25/32,409.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,202.92

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