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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.64, 44,821.98 and 18,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.64, 44,821.98 and 18,332.40 is: 25,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.64 : 44,821.98 = 18,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.64/44,821.98 = 18,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.64x = 44,821.98 × 18,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.64x = 821,694,466.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,694,466.15/32,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,295.64

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