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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.43, 44,826.78 and 18,336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.43, 44,826.78 and 18,336.87 is: 25,304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.43 : 44,826.78 = 18,336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.43/44,826.78 = 18,336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.43x = 44,826.78 × 18,336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.43x = 821,982,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,982,837.38/32,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.68

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