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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.58, 44,737.68 and 18,272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.58, 44,737.68 and 18,272.98 is: 25,219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.58 : 44,737.68 = 18,272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.58/44,737.68 = 18,272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.58x = 44,737.68 × 18,272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.58x = 817,490,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,490,731.89/32,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,219.07

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