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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.08, 44,812.86 and 18,328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.08, 44,812.86 and 18,328.92 is: 25,293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.08 : 44,812.86 = 18,328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.08/44,812.86 = 18,328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.08x = 44,812.86 × 18,328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.08x = 821,371,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,371,325.91/32,473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.92

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