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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.96, 44,779.94 and 18,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.96, 44,779.94 and 18,302.60 is: 25,257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.96 : 44,779.94 = 18,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.96/44,779.94 = 18,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.96x = 44,779.94 × 18,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.96x = 819,589,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,589,329.84/32,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,257.02

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