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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.40, 44,785.68 and 18,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.40, 44,785.68 and 18,306.24 is: 25,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.40 : 44,785.68 = 18,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.40/44,785.68 = 18,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.40x = 44,785.68 × 18,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.40x = 819,857,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,857,406.64/32,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.60

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