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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.18, 44,744.07 and 18,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.18, 44,744.07 and 18,281.50 is: 25,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.18 : 44,744.07 = 18,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.18/44,744.07 = 18,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.18x = 44,744.07 × 18,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.18x = 817,988,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,988,715.71/32,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.96

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