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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.85, 44,794.53 and 18,312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.85, 44,794.53 and 18,312.66 is: 25,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.85 : 44,794.53 = 18,312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.85/44,794.53 = 18,312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.85x = 44,794.53 × 18,312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.85x = 820,306,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,306,997.75/32,459.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.44

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