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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.29, 44,766.22 and 18,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.29, 44,766.22 and 18,292.13 is: 25,243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.29 : 44,766.22 = 18,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.29/44,766.22 = 18,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.29x = 44,766.22 × 18,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.29x = 818,869,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,869,650.63/32,439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.15

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