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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.69, 44,822.46 and 18,333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.69, 44,822.46 and 18,333.41 is: 25,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.69 : 44,822.46 = 18,333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.69/44,822.46 = 18,333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.69x = 44,822.46 × 18,333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.69x = 821,748,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,748,536.39/32,480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,299.60

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