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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.60, 44,778.56 and 18,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.60, 44,778.56 and 18,301.14 is: 25,255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.60 : 44,778.56 = 18,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.60/44,778.56 = 18,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.60x = 44,778.56 × 18,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.60x = 819,498,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,498,604.05/32,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.28

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