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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.80, 44,218.94 and 18,429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.80, 44,218.94 and 18,429.82 is: 25,433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.80 : 44,218.94 = 18,429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.80/44,218.94 = 18,429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.80x = 44,218.94 × 18,429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.80x = 814,947,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,947,040.32/32,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,433.87

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