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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.13, 44,731.26 and 18,271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.13, 44,731.26 and 18,271.53 is: 25,214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.13 : 44,731.26 = 18,271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.13/44,731.26 = 18,271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.13x = 44,731.26 × 18,271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.13x = 817,308,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,308,559.03/32,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.58

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