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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.75, 44,808.26 and 18,322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.75, 44,808.26 and 18,322.29 is: 25,284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.75 : 44,808.26 = 18,322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.75/44,808.26 = 18,322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.75x = 44,808.26 × 18,322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.75x = 820,989,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,989,842.50/32,469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.76

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