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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.19, 44,796.92 and 18,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.19, 44,796.92 and 18,316.35 is: 25,276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.19 : 44,796.92 = 18,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.19/44,796.92 = 18,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.19x = 44,796.92 × 18,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.19x = 820,515,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,515,974.06/32,462.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,276.05

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