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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,482.55, 44,826.62 and 18,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,482.55, 44,826.62 and 18,335.70 is: 25,303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,482.55 : 44,826.62 = 18,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,482.55/44,826.62 = 18,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,482.55x = 44,826.62 × 18,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,482.55x = 821,927,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,927,364.66/32,482.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.66

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