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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.43, 44,744.41 and 18,281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.43, 44,744.41 and 18,281.75 is: 25,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.43 : 44,744.41 = 18,281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.43/44,744.41 = 18,281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.43x = 44,744.41 × 18,281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.43x = 818,006,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,006,117.52/32,425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.30

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