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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.82, 44,741.07 and 18,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.82, 44,741.07 and 18,275.82 is: 25,218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.82 : 44,741.07 = 18,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.82/44,741.07 = 18,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.82x = 44,741.07 × 18,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.82x = 817,679,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,679,741.93/32,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,218.49

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