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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.89, 44,775.31 and 18,298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.89, 44,775.31 and 18,298.74 is: 25,252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.89 : 44,775.31 = 18,298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.89/44,775.31 = 18,298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.89x = 44,775.31 × 18,298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.89x = 819,331,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,331,483.32/32,445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.24

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