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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.83, 44,264.38 and 18,466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.83, 44,264.38 and 18,466.54 is: 25,483.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.83 : 44,264.38 = 18,466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.83/44,264.38 = 18,466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.83x = 44,264.38 × 18,466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.83x = 817,409,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,409,943.85/32,075.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,483.67

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