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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.19, 44,821.77 and 18,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.19, 44,821.77 and 18,332.91 is: 25,298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.19 : 44,821.77 = 18,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.19/44,821.77 = 18,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.19x = 44,821.77 × 18,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.19x = 821,713,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,713,475.45/32,480.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,298.91

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