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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.64, 44,788.14 and 18,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.64, 44,788.14 and 18,305.64 is: 25,262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.64 : 44,788.14 = 18,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.64/44,788.14 = 18,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.64x = 44,788.14 × 18,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.64x = 819,875,567.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,875,567.11/32,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.98

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