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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.72, 44,768.97 and 18,294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.72, 44,768.97 and 18,294.57 is: 25,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.72 : 44,768.97 = 18,294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.72/44,768.97 = 18,294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.72x = 44,768.97 × 18,294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.72x = 819,029,055.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,029,055.49/32,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.17

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