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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.46, 44,811.53 and 18,321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.46, 44,811.53 and 18,321.19 is: 25,285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.46 : 44,811.53 = 18,321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.46/44,811.53 = 18,321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.46x = 44,811.53 × 18,321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.46x = 821,000,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,000,420.39/32,469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,285.31

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