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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.73, 44,745.95 and 18,276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.73, 44,745.95 and 18,276.89 is: 25,223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.73 : 44,745.95 = 18,276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.73/44,745.95 = 18,276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.73x = 44,745.95 × 18,276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.73x = 817,816,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,816,628.06/32,422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.56

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