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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,491.51, 44,833.22 and 18,344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,491.51, 44,833.22 and 18,344.05 is: 25,311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,491.51 : 44,833.22 = 18,344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,491.51/44,833.22 = 18,344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,491.51x = 44,833.22 × 18,344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,491.51x = 822,422,513.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,422,513.45/32,491.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,311.92

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