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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.08, 44,793.54 and 18,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.08, 44,793.54 and 18,314.92 is: 25,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.08 : 44,793.54 = 18,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.08/44,793.54 = 18,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.08x = 44,793.54 × 18,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.08x = 820,390,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,390,101.62/32,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.60

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