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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.51, 44,787.74 and 18,307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.51, 44,787.74 and 18,307.62 is: 25,262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.51 : 44,787.74 = 18,307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.51/44,787.74 = 18,307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.51x = 44,787.74 × 18,307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.51x = 819,956,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,956,833.04/32,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,262.47

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