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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.36, 44,731.84 and 18,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.36, 44,731.84 and 18,269.44 is: 25,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.36 : 44,731.84 = 18,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.36/44,731.84 = 18,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.36x = 44,731.84 × 18,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.36x = 817,225,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,225,666.97/32,415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.06

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