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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.28, 44,791.74 and 18,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.28, 44,791.74 and 18,303.96 is: 25,260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.28 : 44,791.74 = 18,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.28/44,791.74 = 18,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.28x = 44,791.74 × 18,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.28x = 819,866,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,866,217.29/32,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.63

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