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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.36, 44,816.64 and 18,328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.36, 44,816.64 and 18,328.28 is: 25,291.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.36 : 44,816.64 = 18,328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.36/44,816.64 = 18,328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.36x = 44,816.64 × 18,328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.36x = 821,411,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,411,926.58/32,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,291.83

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