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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.90, 44,809.80 and 18,322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.90, 44,809.80 and 18,322.68 is: 25,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.90 : 44,809.80 = 18,322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.90/44,809.80 = 18,322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.90x = 44,809.80 × 18,322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.90x = 821,035,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,035,626.26/32,469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.05

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