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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.63, 44,736.33 and 18,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.63, 44,736.33 and 18,270.98 is: 25,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.63 : 44,736.33 = 18,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.63/44,736.33 = 18,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.63x = 44,736.33 × 18,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.63x = 817,376,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,376,367.02/32,417.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.95

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