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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.62, 44,787.24 and 18,306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.62, 44,787.24 and 18,306.16 is: 25,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.62 : 44,787.24 = 18,306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.62/44,787.24 = 18,306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.62x = 44,787.24 × 18,306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.62x = 819,882,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,882,381.40/32,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.20

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