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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.29, 44,777.25 and 18,302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.29, 44,777.25 and 18,302.45 is: 25,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.29 : 44,777.25 = 18,302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.29/44,777.25 = 18,302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.29x = 44,777.25 × 18,302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.29x = 819,533,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,533,155.38/32,448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.59

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