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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.28, 44,800.56 and 18,319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.28, 44,800.56 and 18,319.44 is: 25,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.28 : 44,800.56 = 18,319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.28/44,800.56 = 18,319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.28x = 44,800.56 × 18,319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.28x = 820,721,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,721,170.89/32,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,279.97

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