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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.64, 44,774.99 and 18,298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.64, 44,774.99 and 18,298.50 is: 25,251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.64 : 44,774.99 = 18,298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.64/44,774.99 = 18,298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.64x = 44,774.99 × 18,298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.64x = 819,315,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,315,154.52/32,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.93

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