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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.52, 44,773.36 and 18,297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.52, 44,773.36 and 18,297.37 is: 25,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.52 : 44,773.36 = 18,297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.52/44,773.36 = 18,297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.52x = 44,773.36 × 18,297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.52x = 819,234,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,234,734.06/32,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.33

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