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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.76, 44,738.32 and 18,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.76, 44,738.32 and 18,273.32 is: 25,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.76 : 44,738.32 = 18,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.76/44,738.32 = 18,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.76x = 44,738.32 × 18,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.76x = 817,517,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,517,637.62/32,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.31

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