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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.46, 44,781.51 and 18,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.46, 44,781.51 and 18,304.24 is: 25,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.46 : 44,781.51 = 18,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.46/44,781.51 = 18,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.46x = 44,781.51 × 18,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.46x = 819,691,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,691,506.60/32,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.34

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