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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.54, 44,797.64 and 18,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.54, 44,797.64 and 18,313.08 is: 25,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.54 : 44,797.64 = 18,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.54/44,797.64 = 18,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.54x = 44,797.64 × 18,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.54x = 820,382,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,382,765.13/32,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,273.23

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