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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.28, 44,766.90 and 18,289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.28, 44,766.90 and 18,289.39 is: 25,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.28 : 44,766.90 = 18,289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.28/44,766.90 = 18,289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.28x = 44,766.90 × 18,289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.28x = 818,759,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,759,293.19/32,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.75

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