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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.63, 44,782.43 and 18,303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.63, 44,782.43 and 18,303.36 is: 25,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.63 : 44,782.43 = 18,303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.63/44,782.43 = 18,303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.63x = 44,782.43 × 18,303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.63x = 819,668,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,668,937.96/32,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.17

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