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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.62, 44,785.86 and 18,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.62, 44,785.86 and 18,305.16 is: 25,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.62 : 44,785.86 = 18,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.62/44,785.86 = 18,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.62x = 44,785.86 × 18,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.62x = 819,812,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,812,199.41/32,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.82

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