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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.40, 44,819.94 and 18,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.40, 44,819.94 and 18,330.76 is: 25,296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.40 : 44,819.94 = 18,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.40/44,819.94 = 18,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.40x = 44,819.94 × 18,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.40x = 821,583,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,583,563.35/32,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,296.31

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