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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.40, 44,826.84 and 18,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.40, 44,826.84 and 18,335.76 is: 25,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.40 : 44,826.84 = 18,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.40/44,826.84 = 18,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.40x = 44,826.84 × 18,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.40x = 821,934,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,934,179.80/32,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.21

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