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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.28, 44,782.76 and 18,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.28, 44,782.76 and 18,306.44 is: 25,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.28 : 44,782.76 = 18,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.28/44,782.76 = 18,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.28x = 44,782.76 × 18,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.28x = 819,812,908.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,812,908.97/32,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.11

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