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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.84, 44,775.44 and 18,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.84, 44,775.44 and 18,297.38 is: 25,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.84 : 44,775.44 = 18,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.84/44,775.44 = 18,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.84x = 44,775.44 × 18,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.84x = 819,272,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,272,924.98/32,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.26

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