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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.34, 44,738.07 and 18,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.34, 44,738.07 and 18,271.90 is: 25,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.34 : 44,738.07 = 18,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.34/44,738.07 = 18,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.34x = 44,738.07 × 18,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.34x = 817,449,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,449,541.23/32,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.87

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