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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.95, 44,738.49 and 18,271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.95, 44,738.49 and 18,271.79 is: 25,215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.95 : 44,738.49 = 18,271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.95/44,738.49 = 18,271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.95x = 44,738.49 × 18,271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.95x = 817,452,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,452,306.79/32,418.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.27

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