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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.42, 44,735.90 and 18,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.42, 44,735.90 and 18,270.09 is: 25,212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.42 : 44,735.90 = 18,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.42/44,735.90 = 18,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.42x = 44,735.90 × 18,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.42x = 817,328,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,328,827.88/32,417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.65

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