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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444, 44,779.24 and 18,297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444, 44,779.24 and 18,297.12 is: 25,253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444 : 44,779.24 = 18,297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444/44,779.24 = 18,297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444x = 44,779.24 × 18,297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444x = 819,331,127.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,331,127.79/32,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,253.70

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