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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.50, 44,735.97 and 18,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.50, 44,735.97 and 18,269.92 is: 25,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.50 : 44,735.97 = 18,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.50/44,735.97 = 18,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.50x = 44,735.97 × 18,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.50x = 817,322,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,322,593.02/32,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.72

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