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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.84, 44,730.48 and 18,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.84, 44,730.48 and 18,266.40 is: 25,207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.84 : 44,730.48 = 18,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.84/44,730.48 = 18,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.84x = 44,730.48 × 18,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.84x = 817,064,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,064,839.87/32,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.28

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