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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.19, 44,797.80 and 18,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.19, 44,797.80 and 18,314 is: 25,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.19 : 44,797.80 = 18,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.19/44,797.80 = 18,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.19x = 44,797.80 × 18,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.19x = 820,426,909.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,426,909.20/32,461.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.09

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