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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.88, 44,782.64 and 18,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.88, 44,782.64 and 18,307.44 is: 25,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.88 : 44,782.64 = 18,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.88/44,782.64 = 18,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.88x = 44,782.64 × 18,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.88x = 819,855,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,855,494.84/32,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.39

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