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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.60, 44,726.76 and 18,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.60, 44,726.76 and 18,262.80 is: 25,201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.60 : 44,726.76 = 18,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.60/44,726.76 = 18,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.60x = 44,726.76 × 18,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.60x = 816,835,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,835,872.53/32,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.18

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