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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.69, 44,823.83 and 18,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.69, 44,823.83 and 18,335.85 is: 25,302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.69 : 44,823.83 = 18,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.69/44,823.83 = 18,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.69x = 44,823.83 × 18,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.69x = 821,882,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,882,931.63/32,481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,302.96

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