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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.29, 44,793.15 and 18,309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.29, 44,793.15 and 18,309.83 is: 25,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.29 : 44,793.15 = 18,309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.29/44,793.15 = 18,309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.29x = 44,793.15 × 18,309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.29x = 820,154,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,154,961.66/32,457.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.74

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