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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.44, 44,730.56 and 18,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.44, 44,730.56 and 18,266.79 is: 25,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.44 : 44,730.56 = 18,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.44/44,730.56 = 18,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.44x = 44,730.56 × 18,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.44x = 817,083,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,083,746.10/32,413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,208.18

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