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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.40, 44,755.29 and 18,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.40, 44,755.29 and 18,285.18 is: 25,235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.40 : 44,755.29 = 18,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.40/44,755.29 = 18,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.40x = 44,755.29 × 18,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.40x = 818,358,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,358,533.60/32,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.08

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