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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.20, 44,744.70 and 18,276.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.20, 44,744.70 and 18,276.05 is: 25,221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.20 : 44,744.70 = 18,276.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.20/44,744.70 = 18,276.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.20x = 44,744.70 × 18,276.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.20x = 817,756,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,756,303.14/32,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.33

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