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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.38, 44,699.76 and 18,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.38, 44,699.76 and 18,244.32 is: 25,176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.38 : 44,699.76 = 18,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.38/44,699.76 = 18,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.38x = 44,699.76 × 18,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.38x = 815,516,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,516,725.36/32,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,176.19

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