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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.47, 44,785.77 and 18,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.47, 44,785.77 and 18,305.31 is: 25,262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.47 : 44,785.77 = 18,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.47/44,785.77 = 18,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.47x = 44,785.77 × 18,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.47x = 819,817,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,817,403.44/32,452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.10

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