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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.36, 44,749.05 and 18,279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.36, 44,749.05 and 18,279.11 is: 25,226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.36 : 44,749.05 = 18,279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.36/44,749.05 = 18,279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.36x = 44,749.05 × 18,279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.36x = 817,972,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,972,919.22/32,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.33

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