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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.74, 44,736.30 and 18,270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.74, 44,736.30 and 18,270.90 is: 25,214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.74 : 44,736.30 = 18,270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.74/44,736.30 = 18,270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.74x = 44,736.30 × 18,270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.74x = 817,372,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,372,463.67/32,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.52

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