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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.44, 44,729.18 and 18,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.44, 44,729.18 and 18,265.79 is: 25,206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.44 : 44,729.18 = 18,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.44/44,729.18 = 18,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.44x = 44,729.18 × 18,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.44x = 817,013,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,013,897.74/32,412.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.80

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