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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.21, 44,791.39 and 18,310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.21, 44,791.39 and 18,310.01 is: 25,268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.21 : 44,791.39 = 18,310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.21/44,791.39 = 18,310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.21x = 44,791.39 × 18,310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.21x = 820,130,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,130,707.26/32,457.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.06

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