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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,393.48, 44,702.96 and 18,246.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,393.48, 44,702.96 and 18,246.42 is: 25,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,393.48 : 44,702.96 = 18,246.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,393.48/44,702.96 = 18,246.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,393.48x = 44,702.96 × 18,246.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,393.48x = 815,668,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,668,892.17/32,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,180.04

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