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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.43, 44,738.89 and 18,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.43, 44,738.89 and 18,277.75 is: 25,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.43 : 44,738.89 = 18,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.43/44,738.89 = 18,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.43x = 44,738.89 × 18,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.43x = 817,726,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,726,246.70/32,421.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.78

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