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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.50, 44,730.90 and 18,266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.50, 44,730.90 and 18,266.58 is: 25,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.50 : 44,730.90 = 18,266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.50/44,730.90 = 18,266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.50x = 44,730.90 × 18,266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.50x = 817,080,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,080,563.32/32,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,208.03

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