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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.50, 44,778.91 and 18,301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.50, 44,778.91 and 18,301.31 is: 25,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.50 : 44,778.91 = 18,301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.50/44,778.91 = 18,301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.50x = 44,778.91 × 18,301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.50x = 819,512,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,512,713.37/32,448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.80

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