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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.46, 44,713.98 and 18,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.46, 44,713.98 and 18,255.03 is: 25,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.46 : 44,713.98 = 18,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.46/44,713.98 = 18,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.46x = 44,713.98 × 18,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.46x = 816,255,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,255,046.32/32,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.48

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