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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.28, 44,737.92 and 18,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.28, 44,737.92 and 18,264.96 is: 25,206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.28 : 44,737.92 = 18,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.28/44,737.92 = 18,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.28x = 44,737.92 × 18,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.28x = 817,136,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,136,319.28/32,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.81

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