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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.26, 44,779.89 and 18,302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.26, 44,779.89 and 18,302.01 is: 25,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.26 : 44,779.89 = 18,302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.26/44,779.89 = 18,302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.26x = 44,779.89 × 18,302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.26x = 819,561,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,561,994.58/32,449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.72

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