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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.52, 44,771.99 and 18,296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.52, 44,771.99 and 18,296.37 is: 25,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.52 : 44,771.99 = 18,296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.52/44,771.99 = 18,296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.52x = 44,771.99 × 18,296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.52x = 819,164,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,164,803.19/32,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.95

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