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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.89, 44,769.75 and 18,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.89, 44,769.75 and 18,294.73 is: 25,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.89 : 44,769.75 = 18,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.89/44,769.75 = 18,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.89x = 44,769.75 × 18,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.89x = 819,050,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,050,488.42/32,441.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.69

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