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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.59, 44,821.85 and 18,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.59, 44,821.85 and 18,333.35 is: 25,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.59 : 44,821.85 = 18,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.59/44,821.85 = 18,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.59x = 44,821.85 × 18,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.59x = 821,734,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,734,516.00/32,479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.02

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