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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.79, 44,780.04 and 18,300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.79, 44,780.04 and 18,300.33 is: 25,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.79 : 44,780.04 = 18,300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.79/44,780.04 = 18,300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.79x = 44,780.04 × 18,300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.79x = 819,489,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,489,509.41/32,447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.63

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