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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.38, 44,793.94 and 18,311.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.38, 44,793.94 and 18,311.92 is: 25,270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.38 : 44,793.94 = 18,311.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.38/44,793.94 = 18,311.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.38x = 44,793.94 × 18,311.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.38x = 820,263,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,263,045.76/32,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.45

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