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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.68, 44,743.38 and 18,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.68, 44,743.38 and 18,281 is: 25,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.68 : 44,743.38 = 18,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.68/44,743.38 = 18,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.68x = 44,743.38 × 18,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.68x = 817,953,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,953,729.78/32,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.27

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