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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.29, 44,790.39 and 18,307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.29, 44,790.39 and 18,307.83 is: 25,265.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.29 : 44,790.39 = 18,307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.29/44,790.39 = 18,307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.29x = 44,790.39 × 18,307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.29x = 820,014,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,014,845.75/32,455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.98

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