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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.66, 44,792.26 and 18,304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.66, 44,792.26 and 18,304.34 is: 25,261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.66 : 44,792.26 = 18,304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.66/44,792.26 = 18,304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.66x = 44,792.26 × 18,304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.66x = 819,892,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,892,486.69/32,456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.15

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