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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,450.63, 44,782.57 and 18,303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,450.63, 44,782.57 and 18,303.47 is: 25,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,450.63 : 44,782.57 = 18,303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,450.63/44,782.57 = 18,303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,450.63x = 44,782.57 × 18,303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,450.63x = 819,676,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,676,393.42/32,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,259.19

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