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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.36, 44,789.96 and 18,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.36, 44,789.96 and 18,310.12 is: 25,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.36 : 44,789.96 = 18,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.36/44,789.96 = 18,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.36x = 44,789.96 × 18,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.36x = 820,109,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,109,476.20/32,456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.06

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