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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.50, 44,734.59 and 18,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.50, 44,734.59 and 18,268.92 is: 25,213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.50 : 44,734.59 = 18,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.50/44,734.59 = 18,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.50x = 44,734.59 × 18,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.50x = 817,252,645.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,252,645.94/32,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.34

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