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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.58, 44,792.85 and 18,314.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.58, 44,792.85 and 18,314.42 is: 25,273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.58 : 44,792.85 = 18,314.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.58/44,792.85 = 18,314.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.58x = 44,792.85 × 18,314.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.58x = 820,355,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,355,067.90/32,458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,273.91

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