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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.12, 44,787.93 and 18,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.12, 44,787.93 and 18,306.66 is: 25,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.12 : 44,787.93 = 18,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.12/44,787.93 = 18,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.12x = 44,787.93 × 18,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.12x = 819,917,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,917,406.61/32,454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.89

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