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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.65, 44,798.42 and 18,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.65, 44,798.42 and 18,314.43 is: 25,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.65 : 44,798.42 = 18,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.65/44,798.42 = 18,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.65x = 44,798.42 × 18,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.65x = 820,457,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,457,435.63/32,461.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.67

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