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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.94, 44,772.69 and 18,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.94, 44,772.69 and 18,302.26 is: 25,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.94 : 44,772.69 = 18,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.94/44,772.69 = 18,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.94x = 44,772.69 × 18,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.94x = 819,441,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,441,413.28/32,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.59

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