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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.29, 44,770.37 and 18,297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.29, 44,770.37 and 18,297.45 is: 25,249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.29 : 44,770.37 = 18,297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.29/44,770.37 = 18,297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.29x = 44,770.37 × 18,297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.29x = 819,183,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,183,606.56/32,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,249.71

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