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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.59, 44,752.24 and 18,282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.59, 44,752.24 and 18,282.45 is: 25,229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.59 : 44,752.24 = 18,282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.59/44,752.24 = 18,282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.59x = 44,752.24 × 18,282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.59x = 818,180,590.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,180,590.19/32,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.45

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