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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.16, 44,761.92 and 18,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.16, 44,761.92 and 18,291.32 is: 25,241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.16 : 44,761.92 = 18,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.16/44,761.92 = 18,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.16x = 44,761.92 × 18,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.16x = 818,754,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,754,602.53/32,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.25

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