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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.38, 44,750.57 and 18,279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.38, 44,750.57 and 18,279.19 is: 25,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.38 : 44,750.57 = 18,279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.38/44,750.57 = 18,279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.38x = 44,750.57 × 18,279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.38x = 818,004,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,004,171.64/32,426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.50

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