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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.78, 44,792.43 and 18,304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.78, 44,792.43 and 18,304.46 is: 25,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.78 : 44,792.43 = 18,304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.78/44,792.43 = 18,304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.78x = 44,792.43 × 18,304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.78x = 819,901,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,901,243.24/32,456.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,261.32

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