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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.88, 44,781.26 and 18,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.88, 44,781.26 and 18,306.44 is: 25,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.88 : 44,781.26 = 18,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.88/44,781.26 = 18,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.88x = 44,781.26 × 18,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.88x = 819,785,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,785,449.31/32,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.01

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