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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.46, 44,775.99 and 18,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.46, 44,775.99 and 18,300.24 is: 25,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.46 : 44,775.99 = 18,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.46/44,775.99 = 18,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.46x = 44,775.99 × 18,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.46x = 819,411,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,411,363.24/32,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.82

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