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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.91, 44,776.62 and 18,301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.91, 44,776.62 and 18,301.96 is: 25,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.91 : 44,776.62 = 18,301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.91/44,776.62 = 18,301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.91x = 44,776.62 × 18,301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.91x = 819,499,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,499,592.78/32,440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.30

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