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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.74, 44,764.26 and 18,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.74, 44,764.26 and 18,289.28 is: 25,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.74 : 44,764.26 = 18,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.74/44,764.26 = 18,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.74x = 44,764.26 × 18,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.74x = 818,706,085.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,706,085.13/32,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,240.09

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