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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.47, 44,787.15 and 18,306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.47, 44,787.15 and 18,306.31 is: 25,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.47 : 44,787.15 = 18,306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.47/44,787.15 = 18,306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.47x = 44,787.15 × 18,306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.47x = 819,887,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,887,451.92/32,453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.48

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