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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.88, 44,769.70 and 18,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.88, 44,769.70 and 18,294.62 is: 25,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.88 : 44,769.70 = 18,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.88/44,769.70 = 18,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.88x = 44,769.70 × 18,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.88x = 819,044,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,044,649.01/32,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.52

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