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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.55, 44,769.24 and 18,293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.55, 44,769.24 and 18,293.09 is: 25,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.55 : 44,769.24 = 18,293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.55/44,769.24 = 18,293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.55x = 44,769.24 × 18,293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.55x = 818,967,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,967,512.71/32,440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.18

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