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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.73, 44,775.87 and 18,299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.73, 44,775.87 and 18,299.57 is: 25,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.73 : 44,775.87 = 18,299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.73/44,775.87 = 18,299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.73x = 44,775.87 × 18,299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.73x = 819,379,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,379,167.38/32,446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,253.06

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