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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.95, 44,818.79 and 18,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.95, 44,818.79 and 18,327.06 is: 25,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.95 : 44,818.79 = 18,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.95/44,818.79 = 18,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.95x = 44,818.79 × 18,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.95x = 821,396,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,396,561.82/32,476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,291.68

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