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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,468.63, 44,805.83 and 18,320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,468.63, 44,805.83 and 18,320.36 is: 25,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,468.63 : 44,805.83 = 18,320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,468.63/44,805.83 = 18,320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,468.63x = 44,805.83 × 18,320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,468.63x = 820,858,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,858,620.07/32,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,281.59

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