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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.84, 44,775.36 and 18,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.84, 44,775.36 and 18,298.68 is: 25,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.84 : 44,775.36 = 18,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.84/44,775.36 = 18,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.84x = 44,775.36 × 18,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.84x = 819,329,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,329,984.52/32,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.24

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