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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.39, 44,782.92 and 18,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.39, 44,782.92 and 18,304.25 is: 25,259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.39 : 44,782.92 = 18,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.39/44,782.92 = 18,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.39x = 44,782.92 × 18,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.39x = 819,717,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,717,539.50/32,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,259.86

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