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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.73, 44,823.41 and 18,334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.73, 44,823.41 and 18,334.49 is: 25,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.73 : 44,823.41 = 18,334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.73/44,823.41 = 18,334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.73x = 44,823.41 × 18,334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.73x = 821,814,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,814,362.41/32,480.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,301.60

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