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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.88, 44,732.52 and 18,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.88, 44,732.52 and 18,267.28 is: 25,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.88 : 44,732.52 = 18,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.88/44,732.52 = 18,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.88x = 44,732.52 × 18,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.88x = 817,141,467.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,141,467.95/32,412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.39

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