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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.73, 44,822.03 and 18,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.73, 44,822.03 and 18,333.49 is: 25,300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.73 : 44,822.03 = 18,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.73/44,822.03 = 18,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.73x = 44,822.03 × 18,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.73x = 821,744,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,744,273.79/32,479.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.22

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