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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.63, 44,705.77 and 18,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.63, 44,705.77 and 18,253.03 is: 25,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.63 : 44,705.77 = 18,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.63/44,705.77 = 18,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.63x = 44,705.77 × 18,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.63x = 816,015,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,015,760.98/32,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,189.07

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