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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.14, 44,727.14 and 18,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.14, 44,727.14 and 18,265.90 is: 25,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.14 : 44,727.14 = 18,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.14/44,727.14 = 18,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.14x = 44,727.14 × 18,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.14x = 816,981,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,981,466.53/32,412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.03

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