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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.47, 44,784.39 and 18,304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.47, 44,784.39 and 18,304.31 is: 25,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.47 : 44,784.39 = 18,304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.47/44,784.39 = 18,304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.47x = 44,784.39 × 18,304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.47x = 819,747,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,747,538.32/32,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.72

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