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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.32, 44,741.76 and 18,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.32, 44,741.76 and 18,276.32 is: 25,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.32 : 44,741.76 = 18,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.32/44,741.76 = 18,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.32x = 44,741.76 × 18,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.32x = 817,714,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,714,723.12/32,424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,219.18

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