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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.33, 44,750.40 and 18,280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.33, 44,750.40 and 18,280.17 is: 25,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.33 : 44,750.40 = 18,280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.33/44,750.40 = 18,280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.33x = 44,750.40 × 18,280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.33x = 818,044,919.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,044,919.57/32,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.02

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