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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.97, 44,747.24 and 18,278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.97, 44,747.24 and 18,278.82 is: 25,224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.97 : 44,747.24 = 18,278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.97/44,747.24 = 18,278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.97x = 44,747.24 × 18,278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.97x = 817,926,654.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,926,654.06/32,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.44

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