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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.92, 44,732.46 and 18,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.92, 44,732.46 and 18,266.72 is: 25,209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.92 : 44,732.46 = 18,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.92/44,732.46 = 18,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.92x = 44,732.46 × 18,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.92x = 817,115,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,115,321.73/32,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,209.56

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