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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.73, 44,773.11 and 18,297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.73, 44,773.11 and 18,297.57 is: 25,250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.73 : 44,773.11 = 18,297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.73/44,773.11 = 18,297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.73x = 44,773.11 × 18,297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.73x = 819,239,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,239,114.34/32,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.30

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