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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.63, 44,738.76 and 18,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.63, 44,738.76 and 18,277.03 is: 25,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.63 : 44,738.76 = 18,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.63/44,738.76 = 18,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.63x = 44,738.76 × 18,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.63x = 817,691,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,691,658.68/32,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.12

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