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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.63, 44,737.38 and 18,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.63, 44,737.38 and 18,276.03 is: 25,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.63 : 44,737.38 = 18,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.63/44,737.38 = 18,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.63x = 44,737.38 × 18,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.63x = 817,621,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,621,699.00/32,418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.74

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