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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.73, 44,793.91 and 18,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.73, 44,793.91 and 18,312.27 is: 25,270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.73 : 44,793.91 = 18,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.73/44,793.91 = 18,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.73x = 44,793.91 × 18,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.73x = 820,278,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,278,174.28/32,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.64

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