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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.92, 44,776.02 and 18,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.92, 44,776.02 and 18,296 is: 25,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.92 : 44,776.02 = 18,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.92/44,776.02 = 18,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.92x = 44,776.02 × 18,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.92x = 819,222,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,222,061.92/32,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.85

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