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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.23, 44,773.80 and 18,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.23, 44,773.80 and 18,298.07 is: 25,250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.23 : 44,773.80 = 18,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.23/44,773.80 = 18,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.23x = 44,773.80 × 18,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.23x = 819,274,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,274,126.57/32,445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.99

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