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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.98, 44,789.22 and 18,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.98, 44,789.22 and 18,307.82 is: 25,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.98 : 44,789.22 = 18,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.98/44,789.22 = 18,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.98x = 44,789.22 × 18,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.98x = 819,992,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,992,977.70/32,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.55

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