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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.48, 44,799.90 and 18,319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.48, 44,799.90 and 18,319.64 is: 25,279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.48 : 44,799.90 = 18,319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.48/44,799.90 = 18,319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.48x = 44,799.90 × 18,319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.48x = 820,718,040.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,718,040.04/32,465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,279.71

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