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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.09, 44,746.38 and 18,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.09, 44,746.38 and 18,281.93 is: 25,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.09 : 44,746.38 = 18,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.09/44,746.38 = 18,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.09x = 44,746.38 × 18,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.09x = 818,049,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,049,963.18/32,429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,225.80

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