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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.08, 44,740.26 and 18,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.08, 44,740.26 and 18,273.16 is: 25,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.08 : 44,740.26 = 18,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.08/44,740.26 = 18,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.08x = 44,740.26 × 18,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.08x = 817,545,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,545,929.42/32,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,217.27

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