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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.87, 44,744.94 and 18,277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.87, 44,744.94 and 18,277.65 is: 25,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.87 : 44,744.94 = 18,277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.87/44,744.94 = 18,277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.87x = 44,744.94 × 18,277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.87x = 817,832,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,832,352.59/32,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.71

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