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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.50, 44,813.46 and 18,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.50, 44,813.46 and 18,326.04 is: 25,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.50 : 44,813.46 = 18,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.50/44,813.46 = 18,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.50x = 44,813.46 × 18,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.50x = 821,253,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,253,260.50/32,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,289.95

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