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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.34, 44,727.05 and 18,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.34, 44,727.05 and 18,264.18 is: 25,204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.34 : 44,727.05 = 18,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.34/44,727.05 = 18,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.34x = 44,727.05 × 18,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.34x = 816,903,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,903,143.98/32,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.24

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