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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.25, 44,815.88 and 18,327.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.25, 44,815.88 and 18,327.79 is: 25,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.25 : 44,815.88 = 18,327.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.25/44,815.88 = 18,327.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.25x = 44,815.88 × 18,327.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.25x = 821,375,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,375,945.67/32,475.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.37

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