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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.64, 44,852.16 and 18,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.64, 44,852.16 and 18,355.92 is: 25,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.64 : 44,852.16 = 18,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.64/44,852.16 = 18,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.64x = 44,852.16 × 18,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.64x = 823,302,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,302,660.79/32,498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,333.45

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