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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.36, 44,783.39 and 18,304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.36, 44,783.39 and 18,304.49 is: 25,260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.36 : 44,783.39 = 18,304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.36/44,783.39 = 18,304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.36x = 44,783.39 × 18,304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.36x = 819,736,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,736,936.27/32,451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.48

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