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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.64, 44,773.61 and 18,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.64, 44,773.61 and 18,297.50 is: 25,250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.64 : 44,773.61 = 18,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.64/44,773.61 = 18,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.64x = 44,773.61 × 18,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.64x = 819,244,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,244,813.62/32,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.54

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