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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,474.58, 44,814.93 and 18,330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,474.58, 44,814.93 and 18,330.42 is: 25,295.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,474.58 : 44,814.93 = 18,330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,474.58/44,814.93 = 18,330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,474.58x = 44,814.93 × 18,330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,474.58x = 821,476,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,476,489.17/32,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.99

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