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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,465.73, 44,800.25 and 18,319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,465.73, 44,800.25 and 18,319.89 is: 25,280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,465.73 : 44,800.25 = 18,319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,465.73/44,800.25 = 18,319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,465.73x = 44,800.25 × 18,319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,465.73x = 820,735,560.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,735,560.37/32,465.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,280.06

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