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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,474.44, 44,813.82 and 18,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,474.44, 44,813.82 and 18,328.60 is: 25,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,474.44 : 44,813.82 = 18,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,474.44/44,813.82 = 18,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,474.44x = 44,813.82 × 18,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,474.44x = 821,374,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,374,581.25/32,474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.96

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