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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.64, 44,786.03 and 18,306.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.64, 44,786.03 and 18,306.50 is: 25,262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.64 : 44,786.03 = 18,306.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.64/44,786.03 = 18,306.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.64x = 44,786.03 × 18,306.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.64x = 819,875,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,875,142.73/32,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.96

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