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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.68, 44,782.24 and 18,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.68, 44,782.24 and 18,304 is: 25,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.68 : 44,782.24 = 18,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.68/44,782.24 = 18,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.68x = 44,782.24 × 18,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.68x = 819,694,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,694,120.96/32,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.91

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