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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.44, 44,778.18 and 18,108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.44, 44,778.18 and 18,108.28 is: 24,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.44 : 44,778.18 = 18,108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.44/44,778.18 = 18,108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.44x = 44,778.18 × 18,108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.44x = 810,855,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,855,821.33/32,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.82

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