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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.47, 44,779.82 and 18,306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.47, 44,779.82 and 18,306.87 is: 25,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.47 : 44,779.82 = 18,306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.47/44,779.82 = 18,306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.47x = 44,779.82 × 18,306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.47x = 819,778,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,778,251.83/32,449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.22

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