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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.96, 44,767.08 and 18,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.96, 44,767.08 and 18,292.68 is: 25,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.96 : 44,767.08 = 18,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.96/44,767.08 = 18,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.96x = 44,767.08 × 18,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.96x = 818,909,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,909,868.97/32,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.86

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