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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.78, 44,778.60 and 18,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.78, 44,778.60 and 18,297.92 is: 25,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.78 : 44,778.60 = 18,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.78/44,778.60 = 18,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.78x = 44,778.60 × 18,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.78x = 819,355,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,355,240.51/32,447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,251.50

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