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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.63, 44,729.43 and 18,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.63, 44,729.43 and 18,265.98 is: 25,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.63 : 44,729.43 = 18,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.63/44,729.43 = 18,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.63x = 44,729.43 × 18,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.63x = 817,026,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,026,873.79/32,412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.05

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