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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.08, 44,773.48 and 18,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.08, 44,773.48 and 18,298.44 is: 25,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.08 : 44,773.48 = 18,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.08/44,773.48 = 18,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.08x = 44,773.48 × 18,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.08x = 819,284,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,284,837.37/32,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.44

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