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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.04, 44,770.02 and 18,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.04, 44,770.02 and 18,294.88 is: 25,246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.04 : 44,770.02 = 18,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.04/44,770.02 = 18,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.04x = 44,770.02 × 18,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.04x = 819,062,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,062,143.50/32,442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.94

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