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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.96, 44,786.39 and 18,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.96, 44,786.39 and 18,306.70 is: 25,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.96 : 44,786.39 = 18,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.96/44,786.39 = 18,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.96x = 44,786.39 × 18,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.96x = 819,890,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,890,802.31/32,453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.20

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