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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.44, 44,767.82 and 18,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.44, 44,767.82 and 18,293.29 is: 25,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.44 : 44,767.82 = 18,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.44/44,767.82 = 18,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.44x = 44,767.82 × 18,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.44x = 818,950,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,950,713.93/32,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.75

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