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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.24, 44,733.90 and 18,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.24, 44,733.90 and 18,268.56 is: 25,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.24 : 44,733.90 = 18,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.24/44,733.90 = 18,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.24x = 44,733.90 × 18,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.24x = 817,223,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,223,936.18/32,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.10

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