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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.53, 44,236.97 and 18,439.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.53, 44,236.97 and 18,439.13 is: 25,450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.53 : 44,236.97 = 18,439.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.53/44,236.97 = 18,439.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.53x = 44,236.97 × 18,439.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.53x = 815,691,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,691,240.64/32,049.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,450.96

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