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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.08, 44,738.88 and 18,272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.08, 44,738.88 and 18,272.16 is: 25,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.08 : 44,738.88 = 18,272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.08/44,738.88 = 18,272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.08x = 44,738.88 × 18,272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.08x = 817,475,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,475,973.58/32,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.89

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