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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,471.22, 44,809.83 and 18,328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,471.22, 44,809.83 and 18,328.62 is: 25,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,471.22 : 44,809.83 = 18,328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,471.22/44,809.83 = 18,328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,471.22x = 44,809.83 × 18,328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,471.22x = 821,302,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,302,346.33/32,471.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.24

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