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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.53, 44,766.47 and 18,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.53, 44,766.47 and 18,292.27 is: 25,243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.53 : 44,766.47 = 18,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.53/44,766.47 = 18,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.53x = 44,766.47 × 18,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.53x = 818,880,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,880,356.19/32,439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.29

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