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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.99, 44,702.90 and 18,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.99, 44,702.90 and 18,246.34 is: 25,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.99 : 44,702.90 = 18,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.99/44,702.90 = 18,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.99x = 44,702.90 × 18,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.99x = 815,664,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,664,312.39/32,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.27

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