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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.41, 44,777.41 and 18,299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.41, 44,777.41 and 18,299.25 is: 25,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.41 : 44,777.41 = 18,299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.41/44,777.41 = 18,299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.41x = 44,777.41 × 18,299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.41x = 819,392,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,392,974.19/32,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,253.74

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