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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,491.53, 44,838.97 and 18,344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,491.53, 44,838.97 and 18,344.68 is: 25,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,491.53 : 44,838.97 = 18,344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,491.53/44,838.97 = 18,344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,491.53x = 44,838.97 × 18,344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,491.53x = 822,556,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,556,398.22/32,491.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.03

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