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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,450.63, 44,781.05 and 18,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,450.63, 44,781.05 and 18,302.36 is: 25,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,450.63 : 44,781.05 = 18,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,450.63/44,781.05 = 18,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,450.63x = 44,781.05 × 18,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,450.63x = 819,598,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,598,720.13/32,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.79

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