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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.32, 44,740.38 and 18,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.32, 44,740.38 and 18,275.32 is: 25,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.32 : 44,740.38 = 18,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.32/44,740.38 = 18,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.32x = 44,740.38 × 18,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.32x = 817,644,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,644,761.42/32,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,217.80

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