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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.92, 44,766.24 and 18,292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.92, 44,766.24 and 18,292.46 is: 25,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.92 : 44,766.24 = 18,292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.92/44,766.24 = 18,292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.92x = 44,766.24 × 18,292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.92x = 818,884,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,884,654.55/32,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.12

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