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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.30, 44,219.64 and 18,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.30, 44,219.64 and 18,430.32 is: 25,434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.30 : 44,219.64 = 18,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.30/44,219.64 = 18,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.30x = 44,219.64 × 18,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.30x = 814,982,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,982,023.33/32,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,434.57

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