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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.53, 44,814.33 and 18,134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.53, 44,814.33 and 18,134.46 is: 25,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.53 : 44,814.33 = 18,134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.53/44,814.33 = 18,134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.53x = 44,814.33 × 18,134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.53x = 812,683,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,683,674.81/32,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,026.03

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