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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.26, 44,748.24 and 18,279.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.26, 44,748.24 and 18,279.11 is: 25,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.26 : 44,748.24 = 18,279.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.26/44,748.24 = 18,279.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.26x = 44,748.24 × 18,279.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.26x = 817,957,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,957,819.92/32,426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.17

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