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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.29, 44,849.94 and 18,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.29, 44,849.94 and 18,354.26 is: 25,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.29 : 44,849.94 = 18,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.29/44,849.94 = 18,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.29x = 44,849.94 × 18,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.29x = 823,187,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,187,459.74/32,499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,329.40

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