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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.76, 44,730.60 and 18,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.76, 44,730.60 and 18,269 is: 25,211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.76 : 44,730.60 = 18,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.76/44,730.60 = 18,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.76x = 44,730.60 × 18,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.76x = 817,183,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,183,331.40/32,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.00

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