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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.98, 44,794.98 and 18,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.98, 44,794.98 and 18,311.52 is: 25,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.98 : 44,794.98 = 18,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.98/44,794.98 = 18,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.98x = 44,794.98 × 18,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.98x = 820,264,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,264,172.17/32,458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.79

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