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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.23, 44,745.90 and 18,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.23, 44,745.90 and 18,085.49 is: 24,957.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.23 : 44,745.90 = 18,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.23/44,745.90 = 18,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.23x = 44,745.90 × 18,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.23x = 809,251,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,251,526.99/32,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.46

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