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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.28, 44,773.60 and 18,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.28, 44,773.60 and 18,297.28 is: 25,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.28 : 44,773.60 = 18,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.28/44,773.60 = 18,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.28x = 44,773.60 × 18,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.28x = 819,235,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,235,095.81/32,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,249.75

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