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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.78, 44,810.46 and 18,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.78, 44,810.46 and 18,325.98 is: 25,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.78 : 44,810.46 = 18,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.78/44,810.46 = 18,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.78x = 44,810.46 × 18,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.78x = 821,195,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,195,593.75/32,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,286.40

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