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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.79, 44,792.46 and 18,309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.79, 44,792.46 and 18,309.33 is: 25,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.79 : 44,792.46 = 18,309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.79/44,792.46 = 18,309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.79x = 44,792.46 × 18,309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.79x = 820,119,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,119,931.65/32,456.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.05

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