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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.38, 44,771.83 and 18,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.38, 44,771.83 and 18,296.96 is: 25,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.38 : 44,771.83 = 18,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.38/44,771.83 = 18,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.38x = 44,771.83 × 18,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.38x = 819,188,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,188,158.78/32,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.34

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