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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.51, 44,776.32 and 18,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.51, 44,776.32 and 18,298.05 is: 25,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.51 : 44,776.32 = 18,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.51/44,776.32 = 18,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.51x = 44,776.32 × 18,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.51x = 819,319,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,319,342.18/32,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.16

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