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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.60, 44,732.90 and 18,267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.60, 44,732.90 and 18,267.88 is: 25,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.60 : 44,732.90 = 18,267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.60/44,732.90 = 18,267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.60x = 44,732.90 × 18,267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.60x = 817,175,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,175,249.25/32,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.10

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