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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.73, 44,792.53 and 18,311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.73, 44,792.53 and 18,311.27 is: 25,269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.73 : 44,792.53 = 18,311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.73/44,792.53 = 18,311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.73x = 44,792.53 × 18,311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.73x = 820,207,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,207,841.07/32,458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.26

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