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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.08, 44,741.14 and 18,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.08, 44,741.14 and 18,275.48 is: 25,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.08 : 44,741.14 = 18,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.08/44,741.14 = 18,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.08x = 44,741.14 × 18,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.08x = 817,665,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,665,809.25/32,418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.52

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