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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,463.54, 44,801.78 and 18,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,463.54, 44,801.78 and 18,316.08 is: 25,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,463.54 : 44,801.78 = 18,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,463.54/44,801.78 = 18,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,463.54x = 44,801.78 × 18,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,463.54x = 820,592,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,592,986.62/32,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,277.37

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