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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.54, 44,794.88 and 18,311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.54, 44,794.88 and 18,311.08 is: 25,270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.54 : 44,794.88 = 18,311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.54/44,794.88 = 18,311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.54x = 44,794.88 × 18,311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.54x = 820,242,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,242,631.27/32,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.47

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