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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.38, 44,749.19 and 18,278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.38, 44,749.19 and 18,278.19 is: 25,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.38 : 44,749.19 = 18,278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.38/44,749.19 = 18,278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.38x = 44,749.19 × 18,278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.38x = 817,934,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,934,242.86/32,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.12

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