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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.68, 44,746.14 and 18,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.68, 44,746.14 and 18,283 is: 25,229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.68 : 44,746.14 = 18,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.68/44,746.14 = 18,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.68x = 44,746.14 × 18,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.68x = 818,093,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,093,677.62/32,426.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.03

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