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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.61, 44,720.19 and 18,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.61, 44,720.19 and 18,264.45 is: 25,200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.61 : 44,720.19 = 18,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.61/44,720.19 = 18,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.61x = 44,720.19 × 18,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.61x = 816,789,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,789,674.25/32,411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.53

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