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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.32, 44,731.08 and 18,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.32, 44,731.08 and 18,267.16 is: 25,208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.32 : 44,731.08 = 18,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.32/44,731.08 = 18,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.32x = 44,731.08 × 18,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.32x = 817,109,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,109,795.33/32,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,208.30

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