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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.18, 44,771.67 and 18,301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.18, 44,771.67 and 18,301.50 is: 25,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.18 : 44,771.67 = 18,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.18/44,771.67 = 18,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.18x = 44,771.67 × 18,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.18x = 819,388,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,388,718.51/32,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,254.56

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