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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,417.96, 44,737.25 and 18,270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,417.96, 44,737.25 and 18,270.77 is: 25,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,417.96 : 44,737.25 = 18,270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,417.96/44,737.25 = 18,270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,417.96x = 44,737.25 × 18,270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,417.96x = 817,383,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,383,690.14/32,417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,213.92

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