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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.08, 44,789.76 and 18,307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.08, 44,789.76 and 18,307.62 is: 25,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.08 : 44,789.76 = 18,307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.08/44,789.76 = 18,307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.08x = 44,789.76 × 18,307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.08x = 819,993,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,993,905.97/32,455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.50

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