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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.60, 44,737.20 and 18,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.60, 44,737.20 and 18,269.76 is: 25,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.60 : 44,737.20 = 18,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.60/44,737.20 = 18,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.60x = 44,737.20 × 18,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.60x = 817,337,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,337,907.07/32,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.34

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