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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.79, 44,567.73 and 18,148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.79, 44,567.73 and 18,148.95 is: 25,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.79 : 44,567.73 = 18,148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.79/44,567.73 = 18,148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.79x = 44,567.73 × 18,148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.79x = 808,857,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,857,503.38/32,294.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,046.07

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