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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,467.35, 44,804.88 and 18,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,467.35, 44,804.88 and 18,320.16 is: 25,281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,467.35 : 44,804.88 = 18,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,467.35/44,804.88 = 18,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,467.35x = 44,804.88 × 18,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,467.35x = 820,832,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,832,570.38/32,467.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.79

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