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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.31, 44,744.78 and 18,277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.31, 44,744.78 and 18,277.85 is: 25,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.31 : 44,744.78 = 18,277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.31/44,744.78 = 18,277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.31x = 44,744.78 × 18,277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.31x = 817,838,062.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,838,062.01/32,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.22

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