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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,450.97, 44,781.87 and 18,308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,450.97, 44,781.87 and 18,308.37 is: 25,265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,450.97 : 44,781.87 = 18,308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,450.97/44,781.87 = 18,308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,450.97x = 44,781.87 × 18,308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,450.97x = 819,883,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,883,045.25/32,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.29

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