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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.16, 44,764.68 and 18,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.16, 44,764.68 and 18,293.32 is: 25,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.16 : 44,764.68 = 18,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.16/44,764.68 = 18,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.16x = 44,764.68 × 18,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.16x = 818,894,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,894,615.94/32,439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.01

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