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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.16, 44,771.58 and 18,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.16, 44,771.58 and 18,298.32 is: 25,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.16 : 44,771.58 = 18,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.16/44,771.58 = 18,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.16x = 44,771.58 × 18,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.16x = 819,244,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,244,697.75/32,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.91

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