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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.29, 44,768.99 and 18,296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.29, 44,768.99 and 18,296.45 is: 25,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.29 : 44,768.99 = 18,296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.29/44,768.99 = 18,296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.29x = 44,768.99 × 18,296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.29x = 819,113,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,113,587.09/32,442.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.33

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