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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.58, 44,750.52 and 18,088.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.58, 44,750.52 and 18,088.83 is: 24,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.58 : 44,750.52 = 18,088.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.58/44,750.52 = 18,088.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.58x = 44,750.52 × 18,088.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.58x = 809,484,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,484,548.69/32,428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.08

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