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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.39, 44,789.79 and 18,838.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.39, 44,789.79 and 18,838.53 is: 25,999.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.39 : 44,789.79 = 18,838.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.39/44,789.79 = 18,838.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.39x = 44,789.79 × 18,838.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.39x = 843,773,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,773,873.25/32,453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.56

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