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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,468.34, 44,807.68 and 18,321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,468.34, 44,807.68 and 18,321.19 is: 25,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,468.34 : 44,807.68 = 18,321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,468.34/44,807.68 = 18,321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,468.34x = 44,807.68 × 18,321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,468.34x = 820,929,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,929,929.62/32,468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.01

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