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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.84, 44,762.94 and 18,289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.84, 44,762.94 and 18,289.68 is: 25,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.84 : 44,762.94 = 18,289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.84/44,762.94 = 18,289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.84x = 44,762.94 × 18,289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.84x = 818,699,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,699,848.46/32,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.82

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