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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.26, 44,816.78 and 18,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.26, 44,816.78 and 18,329.20 is: 25,293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.26 : 44,816.78 = 18,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.26/44,816.78 = 18,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.26x = 44,816.78 × 18,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.26x = 821,455,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,455,723.98/32,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.26

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