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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.83, 44,743.29 and 18,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.83, 44,743.29 and 18,279.68 is: 25,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.83 : 44,743.29 = 18,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.83/44,743.29 = 18,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.83x = 44,743.29 × 18,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.83x = 817,892,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,892,731.08/32,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.72

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