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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.89, 44,998.35 and 18,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.89, 44,998.35 and 18,272.81 is: 25,210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.89 : 44,998.35 = 18,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.89/44,998.35 = 18,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.89x = 44,998.35 × 18,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.89x = 822,246,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,246,074.87/32,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,210.76

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