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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.96, 44,818.66 and 18,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.96, 44,818.66 and 18,332.12 is: 25,297.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.96 : 44,818.66 = 18,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.96/44,818.66 = 18,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.96x = 44,818.66 × 18,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.96x = 821,621,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,621,053.36/32,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,297.80

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