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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.58, 44,739.06 and 18,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.58, 44,739.06 and 18,273.98 is: 25,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.58 : 44,739.06 = 18,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.58/44,739.06 = 18,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.58x = 44,739.06 × 18,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.58x = 817,560,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,560,687.66/32,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.45

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