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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.90, 44,805.66 and 18,319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.90, 44,805.66 and 18,319.68 is: 25,281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.90 : 44,805.66 = 18,319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.90/44,805.66 = 18,319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.90x = 44,805.66 × 18,319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.90x = 820,825,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,825,353.39/32,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.91

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