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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.66, 44,759.85 and 18,289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.66, 44,759.85 and 18,289.82 is: 25,239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.66 : 44,759.85 = 18,289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.66/44,759.85 = 18,289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.66x = 44,759.85 × 18,289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.66x = 818,649,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,649,599.73/32,435.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.18

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