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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.96, 44,769.78 and 18,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.96, 44,769.78 and 18,295.74 is: 25,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.96 : 44,769.78 = 18,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.96/44,769.78 = 18,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.96x = 44,769.78 × 18,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.96x = 819,096,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,096,254.74/32,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,249.61

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