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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.96, 44,791.04 and 18,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.96, 44,791.04 and 18,309.76 is: 25,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.96 : 44,791.04 = 18,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.96/44,791.04 = 18,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.96x = 44,791.04 × 18,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.96x = 820,113,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,113,192.55/32,456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,267.71

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