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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.46, 44,780.13 and 18,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.46, 44,780.13 and 18,303.24 is: 25,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.46 : 44,780.13 = 18,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.46/44,780.13 = 18,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.46x = 44,780.13 × 18,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.46x = 819,621,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,621,466.62/32,447.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,259.96

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