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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.58, 44,765.90 and 18,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.58, 44,765.90 and 18,292.92 is: 25,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.58 : 44,765.90 = 18,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.58/44,765.90 = 18,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.58x = 44,765.90 × 18,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.58x = 818,899,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,899,027.43/32,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.82

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