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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.42, 44,747.88 and 18,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.42, 44,747.88 and 18,814.46 is: 25,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.42 : 44,747.88 = 18,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.42/44,747.88 = 18,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.42x = 44,747.88 × 18,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.42x = 841,907,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,907,198.34/32,423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,966.02

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