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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.54, 44,799.02 and 18,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.54, 44,799.02 and 18,314.08 is: 25,274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.54 : 44,799.02 = 18,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.54/44,799.02 = 18,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.54x = 44,799.02 × 18,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.54x = 820,452,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,452,836.20/32,461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.61

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