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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.47, 44,749.31 and 18,280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.47, 44,749.31 and 18,280.32 is: 25,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.47 : 44,749.31 = 18,280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.47/44,749.31 = 18,280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.47x = 44,749.31 × 18,280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.47x = 818,031,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,031,615.18/32,427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.51

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