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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.16, 44,727.18 and 18,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.16, 44,727.18 and 18,268.56 is: 25,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.16 : 44,727.18 = 18,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.16/44,727.18 = 18,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.16x = 44,727.18 × 18,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.16x = 817,101,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,101,171.46/32,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.49

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