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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.26, 44,735.22 and 18,268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.26, 44,735.22 and 18,268.07 is: 25,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.26 : 44,735.22 = 18,268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.26/44,735.22 = 18,268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.26x = 44,735.22 × 18,268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.26x = 817,225,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,225,906.75/32,415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.15

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