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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.02, 44,774.06 and 18,297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.02, 44,774.06 and 18,297.87 is: 25,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.02 : 44,774.06 = 18,297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.02/44,774.06 = 18,297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.02x = 44,774.06 × 18,297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.02x = 819,269,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,269,837.76/32,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.02

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