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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.96, 44,782.70 and 18,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.96, 44,782.70 and 18,304.60 is: 25,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.96 : 44,782.70 = 18,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.96/44,782.70 = 18,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.96x = 44,782.70 × 18,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.96x = 819,729,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,729,410.42/32,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,259.78

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