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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.78, 44,775.84 and 18,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.78, 44,775.84 and 18,295.92 is: 25,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.78 : 44,775.84 = 18,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.78/44,775.84 = 18,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.78x = 44,775.84 × 18,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.78x = 819,215,186.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,215,186.57/32,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.74

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