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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.47, 44,766.48 and 18,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.47, 44,766.48 and 18,292.32 is: 25,243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.47 : 44,766.48 = 18,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.47/44,766.48 = 18,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.47x = 44,766.48 × 18,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.47x = 818,882,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,882,777.43/32,439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.41

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