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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.98, 44,793.60 and 18,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.98, 44,793.60 and 18,310.52 is: 25,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.98 : 44,793.60 = 18,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.98/44,793.60 = 18,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.98x = 44,793.60 × 18,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.98x = 820,194,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,194,108.67/32,457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.41

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