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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.26, 44,753.06 and 18,282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.26, 44,753.06 and 18,282.02 is: 25,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.26 : 44,753.06 = 18,282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.26/44,753.06 = 18,282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.26x = 44,753.06 × 18,282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.26x = 818,176,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,176,159.92/32,428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.34

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