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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.84, 44,731.86 and 18,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.84, 44,731.86 and 18,267.40 is: 25,208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.84 : 44,731.86 = 18,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.84/44,731.86 = 18,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.84x = 44,731.86 × 18,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.84x = 817,134,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,134,779.36/32,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,208.66

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