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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.89, 44,776.69 and 18,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.89, 44,776.69 and 18,299.74 is: 25,253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.89 : 44,776.69 = 18,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.89/44,776.69 = 18,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.89x = 44,776.69 × 18,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.89x = 819,401,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,401,785.06/32,446.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,253.63

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