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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.64, 44,752.92 and 18,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.64, 44,752.92 and 18,284.04 is: 25,234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.64 : 44,752.92 = 18,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.64/44,752.92 = 18,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.64x = 44,752.92 × 18,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.64x = 818,264,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,264,179.40/32,426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.32

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