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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.41, 44,778.68 and 18,303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.41, 44,778.68 and 18,303.46 is: 25,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.41 : 44,778.68 = 18,303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.41/44,778.68 = 18,303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.41x = 44,778.68 × 18,303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.41x = 819,604,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,604,778.23/32,442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.38

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