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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.20, 44,749.60 and 18,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.20, 44,749.60 and 18,285.52 is: 25,232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.20 : 44,749.60 = 18,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.20/44,749.60 = 18,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.20x = 44,749.60 × 18,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.20x = 818,269,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,269,705.79/32,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.50

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