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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,489.51, 44,830.46 and 18,342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,489.51, 44,830.46 and 18,342.05 is: 25,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,489.51 : 44,830.46 = 18,342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,489.51/44,830.46 = 18,342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,489.51x = 44,830.46 × 18,342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,489.51x = 822,282,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,282,360.55/32,489.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,309.17

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