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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,450.43, 44,781.66 and 18,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,450.43, 44,781.66 and 18,303.33 is: 25,258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,450.43 : 44,781.66 = 18,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,450.43/44,781.66 = 18,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,450.43x = 44,781.66 × 18,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,450.43x = 819,653,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,653,500.93/32,450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.63

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