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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.58, 44,767.28 and 18,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.58, 44,767.28 and 18,293.92 is: 25,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.58 : 44,767.28 = 18,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.58/44,767.28 = 18,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.58x = 44,767.28 × 18,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.58x = 818,969,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,969,038.94/32,440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.20

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