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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.29, 44,725.57 and 18,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.29, 44,725.57 and 18,267.40 is: 25,203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.29 : 44,725.57 = 18,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.29/44,725.57 = 18,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.29x = 44,725.57 × 18,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.29x = 817,019,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,019,877.42/32,417.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.21

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