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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.26, 44,816.81 and 18,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.26, 44,816.81 and 18,136.34 is: 25,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.26 : 44,816.81 = 18,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.26/44,816.81 = 18,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.26x = 44,816.81 × 18,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.26x = 812,812,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,812,859.19/32,476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,027.91

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