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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.18, 44,746.82 and 18,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.18, 44,746.82 and 18,283.50 is: 25,229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.18 : 44,746.82 = 18,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.18/44,746.82 = 18,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.18x = 44,746.82 × 18,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.18x = 818,128,483.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,128,483.47/32,427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.71

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