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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.26, 44,785.06 and 18,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.26, 44,785.06 and 18,306.19 is: 25,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.26 : 44,785.06 = 18,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.26/44,785.06 = 18,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.26x = 44,785.06 × 18,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.26x = 819,843,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,843,817.52/32,454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.52

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