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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,486.98, 44,829.53 and 18,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,486.98, 44,829.53 and 18,341.22 is: 25,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,486.98 : 44,829.53 = 18,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,486.98/44,829.53 = 18,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,486.98x = 44,829.53 × 18,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,486.98x = 822,228,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,228,272.23/32,486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,309.47

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