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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,346.55, 44,632.94 and 18,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,346.55, 44,632.94 and 18,729.75 is: 25,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,346.55 : 44,632.94 = 18,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,346.55/44,632.94 = 18,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,346.55x = 44,632.94 × 18,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,346.55x = 835,963,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,963,807.97/32,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,843.99

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