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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.51, 44,790.49 and 18,309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.51, 44,790.49 and 18,309.62 is: 25,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.51 : 44,790.49 = 18,309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.51/44,790.49 = 18,309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.51x = 44,790.49 × 18,309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.51x = 820,096,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,096,851.51/32,459.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,265.23

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