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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.97, 44,748.61 and 18,279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.97, 44,748.61 and 18,279.82 is: 25,225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.97 : 44,748.61 = 18,279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.97/44,748.61 = 18,279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.97x = 44,748.61 × 18,279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.97x = 817,996,536.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,996,536.05/32,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.81

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