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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.13, 44,738.40 and 18,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.13, 44,738.40 and 18,272.48 is: 25,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.13 : 44,738.40 = 18,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.13/44,738.40 = 18,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.13x = 44,738.40 × 18,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.13x = 817,481,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,481,295.54/32,419.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.02

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