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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.98, 44,784.51 and 18,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.98, 44,784.51 and 18,305.82 is: 25,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.98 : 44,784.51 = 18,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.98/44,784.51 = 18,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.98x = 44,784.51 × 18,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.98x = 819,817,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,817,178.85/32,452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.69

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