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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.08, 44,738.37 and 18,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.08, 44,738.37 and 18,273.48 is: 25,219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.08 : 44,738.37 = 18,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.08/44,738.37 = 18,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.08x = 44,738.37 × 18,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.08x = 817,525,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,525,709.43/32,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,219.76

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