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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.93, 44,747.85 and 18,278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.93, 44,747.85 and 18,278.77 is: 25,224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.93 : 44,747.85 = 18,278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.93/44,747.85 = 18,278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.93x = 44,747.85 × 18,278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.93x = 817,935,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,935,546.27/32,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.74

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