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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.28, 44,795.88 and 18,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.28, 44,795.88 and 18,306.96 is: 25,264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.28 : 44,795.88 = 18,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.28/44,795.88 = 18,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.28x = 44,795.88 × 18,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.28x = 820,076,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,076,383.32/32,459.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,264.77

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