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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.55, 44,766.77 and 18,291.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.55, 44,766.77 and 18,291.09 is: 25,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.55 : 44,766.77 = 18,291.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.55/44,766.77 = 18,291.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.55x = 44,766.77 × 18,291.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.55x = 818,833,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,833,095.50/32,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.59

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