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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.92, 44,848.42 and 18,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.92, 44,848.42 and 18,351.48 is: 25,324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.92 : 44,848.42 = 18,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.92/44,848.42 = 18,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.92x = 44,848.42 × 18,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.92x = 823,034,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,034,882.66/32,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,324.99

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