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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443, 44,777.82 and 18,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443, 44,777.82 and 18,296.08 is: 25,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443 : 44,777.82 = 18,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443/44,777.82 = 18,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443x = 44,777.82 × 18,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443x = 819,258,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,258,576.95/32,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.24

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