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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.04, 44,793.18 and 18,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.04, 44,793.18 and 18,312.60 is: 25,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.04 : 44,793.18 = 18,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.04/44,793.18 = 18,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.04x = 44,793.18 × 18,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.04x = 820,279,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,279,588.07/32,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.89

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