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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.59, 44,823.23 and 18,334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.59, 44,823.23 and 18,334.35 is: 25,301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.59 : 44,823.23 = 18,334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.59/44,823.23 = 18,334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.59x = 44,823.23 × 18,334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.59x = 821,804,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,804,786.95/32,480.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,301.41

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