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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.54, 44,800.40 and 18,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.54, 44,800.40 and 18,315.08 is: 25,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.54 : 44,800.40 = 18,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.54/44,800.40 = 18,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.54x = 44,800.40 × 18,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.54x = 820,522,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,522,910.03/32,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,275.99

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