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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.28, 44,784 and 18,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.28, 44,784 and 18,307.44 is: 25,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.28 : 44,784 = 18,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.28/44,784 = 18,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.28x = 44,784 × 18,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.28x = 819,880,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,880,392.96/32,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.41

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