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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.29, 44,764.85 and 18,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.29, 44,764.85 and 18,293.45 is: 25,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.29 : 44,764.85 = 18,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.29/44,764.85 = 18,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.29x = 44,764.85 × 18,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.29x = 818,903,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,903,367.14/32,439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.19

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