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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.84, 44,729.10 and 18,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.84, 44,729.10 and 18,265.40 is: 25,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.84 : 44,729.10 = 18,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.84/44,729.10 = 18,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.84x = 44,729.10 × 18,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.84x = 816,994,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,994,903.14/32,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.90

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