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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.68, 44,765.46 and 18,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.68, 44,765.46 and 18,291.76 is: 25,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.68 : 44,765.46 = 18,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.68/44,765.46 = 18,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.68x = 44,765.46 × 18,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.68x = 818,839,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,839,050.61/32,438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.67

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