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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.84, 44,749.82 and 18,280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.84, 44,749.82 and 18,280.70 is: 25,227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.84 : 44,749.82 = 18,280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.84/44,749.82 = 18,280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.84x = 44,749.82 × 18,280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.84x = 818,057,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,057,856.43/32,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,227.02

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