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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.87, 44,778.99 and 18,301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.87, 44,778.99 and 18,301.87 is: 25,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.87 : 44,778.99 = 18,301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.87/44,778.99 = 18,301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.87x = 44,778.99 × 18,301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.87x = 819,539,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,539,253.71/32,449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.55

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