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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.63, 44,737.71 and 18,271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.63, 44,737.71 and 18,271.98 is: 25,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.63 : 44,737.71 = 18,271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.63/44,737.71 = 18,271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.63x = 44,737.71 × 18,271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.63x = 817,446,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,446,542.37/32,418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.33

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