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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.20, 44,775.60 and 18,295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.20, 44,775.60 and 18,295.76 is: 25,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.20 : 44,775.60 = 18,295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.20/44,775.60 = 18,295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.20x = 44,775.60 × 18,295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.20x = 819,203,631.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,203,631.46/32,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.40

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