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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.60, 44,738.58 and 18,270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.60, 44,738.58 and 18,270.76 is: 25,215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.60 : 44,738.58 = 18,270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.60/44,738.58 = 18,270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.60x = 44,738.58 × 18,270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.60x = 817,407,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,407,857.92/32,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.72

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