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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.41, 44,775.92 and 18,301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.41, 44,775.92 and 18,301.46 is: 25,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.41 : 44,775.92 = 18,301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.41/44,775.92 = 18,301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.41x = 44,775.92 × 18,301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.41x = 819,464,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,464,530.72/32,440.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.61

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