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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.68, 44,764.08 and 18,290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.68, 44,764.08 and 18,290.76 is: 25,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.68 : 44,764.08 = 18,290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.68/44,764.08 = 18,290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.68x = 44,764.08 × 18,290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.68x = 818,769,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,769,043.90/32,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.29

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