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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.52, 44,746.52 and 18,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.52, 44,746.52 and 18,277.36 is: 25,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.52 : 44,746.52 = 18,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.52/44,746.52 = 18,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.52x = 44,746.52 × 18,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.52x = 817,848,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,848,120.07/32,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,223.14

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