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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.63, 44,749.80 and 18,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.63, 44,749.80 and 18,285.03 is: 25,233.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.63 : 44,749.80 = 18,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.63/44,749.80 = 18,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.63x = 44,749.80 × 18,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.63x = 818,251,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,251,435.49/32,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.16

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