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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.79, 44,562.83 and 18,685.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.79, 44,562.83 and 18,685.17 is: 25,783.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.79 : 44,562.83 = 18,685.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.79/44,562.83 = 18,685.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.79x = 44,562.83 × 18,685.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.79x = 832,663,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,663,960.81/32,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,783.23

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