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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.43, 44,740.27 and 18,278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.43, 44,740.27 and 18,278.75 is: 25,223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.43 : 44,740.27 = 18,278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.43/44,740.27 = 18,278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.43x = 44,740.27 × 18,278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.43x = 817,796,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,796,210.26/32,422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.16

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