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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.84, 44,727.72 and 18,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.84, 44,727.72 and 18,264.40 is: 25,204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.84 : 44,727.72 = 18,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.84/44,727.72 = 18,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.84x = 44,727.72 × 18,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.84x = 816,924,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,924,969.17/32,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.52

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