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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.48, 44,789.92 and 18,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.48, 44,789.92 and 18,308.32 is: 25,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.48 : 44,789.92 = 18,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.48/44,789.92 = 18,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.48x = 44,789.92 × 18,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.48x = 820,028,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,028,188.13/32,455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,266.25

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