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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.61, 44,724.33 and 18,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.61, 44,724.33 and 18,267.45 is: 25,204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.61 : 44,724.33 = 18,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.61/44,724.33 = 18,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.61x = 44,724.33 × 18,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.61x = 816,999,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,999,462.06/32,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.67

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