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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.72, 44,766.83 and 18,292.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.72, 44,766.83 and 18,292.57 is: 25,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.72 : 44,766.83 = 18,292.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.72/44,766.83 = 18,292.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.72x = 44,766.83 × 18,292.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.72x = 818,900,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,900,279.99/32,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.75

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