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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.26, 44,804.80 and 18,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.26, 44,804.80 and 18,319.80 is: 25,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.26 : 44,804.80 = 18,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.26/44,804.80 = 18,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.26x = 44,804.80 × 18,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.26x = 820,814,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,814,975.04/32,467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.31

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