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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.78, 44,741.37 and 18,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.78, 44,741.37 and 18,267.46 is: 25,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.78 : 44,741.37 = 18,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.78/44,741.37 = 18,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.78x = 44,741.37 × 18,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.78x = 817,311,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,311,186.82/32,419.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.26

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