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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.70, 44,822.69 and 18,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.70, 44,822.69 and 18,332.64 is: 25,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.70 : 44,822.69 = 18,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.70/44,822.69 = 18,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.70x = 44,822.69 × 18,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.70x = 821,718,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,718,147.94/32,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,299.44

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