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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.42, 44,530.29 and 18,840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.42, 44,530.29 and 18,840.24 is: 25,999.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.42 : 44,530.29 = 18,840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.42/44,530.29 = 18,840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.42x = 44,530.29 × 18,840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.42x = 838,961,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,961,350.87/32,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.46

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