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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.92, 44,736.59 and 18,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.92, 44,736.59 and 18,270.59 is: 25,213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.92 : 44,736.59 = 18,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.92/44,736.59 = 18,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.92x = 44,736.59 × 18,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.92x = 817,363,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,363,802.54/32,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.34

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