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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.07, 44,763.84 and 18,291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.07, 44,763.84 and 18,291.42 is: 25,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.07 : 44,763.84 = 18,291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.07/44,763.84 = 18,291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.07x = 44,763.84 × 18,291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.07x = 818,794,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,794,198.25/32,438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.77

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