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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.41, 44,767.77 and 18,293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.41, 44,767.77 and 18,293.26 is: 25,244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.41 : 44,767.77 = 18,293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.41/44,767.77 = 18,293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.41x = 44,767.77 × 18,293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.41x = 818,948,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,948,344.31/32,440.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.70

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