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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.59, 44,750.86 and 18,281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.59, 44,750.86 and 18,281.45 is: 25,228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.59 : 44,750.86 = 18,281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.59/44,750.86 = 18,281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.59x = 44,750.86 × 18,281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.59x = 818,110,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,110,340.09/32,428.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,228.06

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