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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.88, 44,771.08 and 18,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.88, 44,771.08 and 18,295.62 is: 25,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.88 : 44,771.08 = 18,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.88/44,771.08 = 18,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.88x = 44,771.08 × 18,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.88x = 819,114,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,114,666.67/32,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.90

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