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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.83, 44,747.57 and 18,278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.83, 44,747.57 and 18,278.57 is: 25,224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.83 : 44,747.57 = 18,278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.83/44,747.57 = 18,278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.83x = 44,747.57 × 18,278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.83x = 817,921,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,921,748.14/32,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.39

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