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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.42, 44,764.94 and 18,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.42, 44,764.94 and 18,291.16 is: 25,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.42 : 44,764.94 = 18,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.42/44,764.94 = 18,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.42x = 44,764.94 × 18,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.42x = 818,802,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,802,629.99/32,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.76

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