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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.04, 44,771.40 and 18,295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.04, 44,771.40 and 18,295.88 is: 25,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.04 : 44,771.40 = 18,295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.04/44,771.40 = 18,295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.04x = 44,771.40 × 18,295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.04x = 819,132,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,132,161.83/32,443.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.32

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