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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.22, 44,816.72 and 18,324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.22, 44,816.72 and 18,324.95 is: 25,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.22 : 44,816.72 = 18,324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.22/44,816.72 = 18,324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.22x = 44,816.72 × 18,324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.22x = 821,263,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,263,837.46/32,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,290.50

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