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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.73, 44,774.49 and 18,298.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.73, 44,774.49 and 18,298.57 is: 25,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.73 : 44,774.49 = 18,298.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.73/44,774.49 = 18,298.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.73x = 44,774.49 × 18,298.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.73x = 819,309,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,309,139.48/32,445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.68

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