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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.32, 44,743.14 and 18,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.32, 44,743.14 and 18,277.32 is: 25,220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.32 : 44,743.14 = 18,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.32/44,743.14 = 18,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.32x = 44,743.14 × 18,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.32x = 817,784,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,784,687.58/32,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,220.56

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