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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.54, 44,786.60 and 18,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.54, 44,786.60 and 18,305.08 is: 25,262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.54 : 44,786.60 = 18,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.54/44,786.60 = 18,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.54x = 44,786.60 × 18,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.54x = 819,822,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,822,295.93/32,452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.19

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