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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.19, 44,730.20 and 18,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.19, 44,730.20 and 18,266.54 is: 25,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.19 : 44,730.20 = 18,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.19/44,730.20 = 18,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.19x = 44,730.20 × 18,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.19x = 817,066,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,066,145.00/32,413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.83

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