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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.58, 44,795.62 and 18,316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.58, 44,795.62 and 18,316.42 is: 25,276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.58 : 44,795.62 = 18,316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.58/44,795.62 = 18,316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.58x = 44,795.62 × 18,316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.58x = 820,495,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,495,390.08/32,460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,276.67

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