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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.19, 44,821.99 and 18,332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.19, 44,821.99 and 18,332.13 is: 25,298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.19 : 44,821.99 = 18,332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.19/44,821.99 = 18,332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.19x = 44,821.99 × 18,332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.19x = 821,682,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,682,547.54/32,479.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.74

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