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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.54, 44,796.26 and 18,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.54, 44,796.26 and 18,312.08 is: 25,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.54 : 44,796.26 = 18,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.54/44,796.26 = 18,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.54x = 44,796.26 × 18,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.54x = 820,312,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,312,696.82/32,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.85

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