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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.08, 44,805.45 and 18,320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.08, 44,805.45 and 18,320.76 is: 25,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.08 : 44,805.45 = 18,320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.08/44,805.45 = 18,320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.08x = 44,805.45 × 18,320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.08x = 820,869,896.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,869,896.14/32,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.47

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