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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.91, 44,769.84 and 18,294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.91, 44,769.84 and 18,294.77 is: 25,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.91 : 44,769.84 = 18,294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.91/44,769.84 = 18,294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.91x = 44,769.84 × 18,294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.91x = 819,053,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,053,701.89/32,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.78

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