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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.89, 44,768.37 and 18,293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.89, 44,768.37 and 18,293.73 is: 25,245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.89 : 44,768.37 = 18,293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.89/44,768.37 = 18,293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.89x = 44,768.37 × 18,293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.89x = 818,980,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,980,473.32/32,440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.31

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