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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.18, 44,747.12 and 18,279.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.18, 44,747.12 and 18,279.29 is: 25,222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.18 : 44,747.12 = 18,279.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.18/44,747.12 = 18,279.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.18x = 44,747.12 × 18,279.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.18x = 817,945,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,945,268.01/32,429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.51

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