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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.34, 44,774.74 and 18,296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.34, 44,774.74 and 18,296.88 is: 25,250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.34 : 44,774.74 = 18,296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.34/44,774.74 = 18,296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.34x = 44,774.74 × 18,296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.34x = 819,238,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,238,044.81/32,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.57

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