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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.92, 44,735.22 and 18,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.92, 44,735.22 and 18,268.72 is: 25,212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.92 : 44,735.22 = 18,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.92/44,735.22 = 18,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.92x = 44,735.22 × 18,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.92x = 817,255,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,255,208.32/32,414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.32

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