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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.50, 44,774.78 and 18,298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.50, 44,774.78 and 18,298.31 is: 25,251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.50 : 44,774.78 = 18,298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.50/44,774.78 = 18,298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.50x = 44,774.78 × 18,298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.50x = 819,302,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,302,489.26/32,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.66

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