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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.76, 44,729.60 and 18,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.76, 44,729.60 and 18,266.12 is: 25,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.76 : 44,729.60 = 18,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.76/44,729.60 = 18,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.76x = 44,729.60 × 18,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.76x = 817,036,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,036,241.15/32,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.24

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