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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.97, 44,780.50 and 18,307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.97, 44,780.50 and 18,307.37 is: 25,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.97 : 44,780.50 = 18,307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.97/44,780.50 = 18,307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.97x = 44,780.50 × 18,307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.97x = 819,813,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,813,182.29/32,449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.91

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