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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.43, 44,741.65 and 18,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.43, 44,741.65 and 18,279.75 is: 25,224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.43 : 44,741.65 = 18,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.43/44,741.65 = 18,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.43x = 44,741.65 × 18,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.43x = 817,866,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,866,176.59/32,423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.54

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