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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,042.93, 44,217.90 and 18,429.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,042.93, 44,217.90 and 18,429.94 is: 25,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,042.93 : 44,217.90 = 18,429.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,042.93/44,217.90 = 18,429.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,042.93x = 44,217.90 × 18,429.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,042.93x = 814,933,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,933,262.32/32,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,432.55

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