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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.14, 44,794.35 and 18,310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.14, 44,794.35 and 18,310.14 is: 25,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.14 : 44,794.35 = 18,310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.14/44,794.35 = 18,310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.14x = 44,794.35 × 18,310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.14x = 820,190,819.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,190,819.71/32,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.19

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