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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.62, 44,772.69 and 18,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.62, 44,772.69 and 18,298.78 is: 25,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.62 : 44,772.69 = 18,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.62/44,772.69 = 18,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.62x = 44,772.69 × 18,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.62x = 819,285,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,285,604.32/32,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.82

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