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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.79, 44,568.32 and 18,689.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.79, 44,568.32 and 18,689.17 is: 25,788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.79 : 44,568.32 = 18,689.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.79/44,568.32 = 18,689.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.79x = 44,568.32 × 18,689.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.79x = 832,944,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,944,955.82/32,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.74

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