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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.64, 44,752.56 and 18,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.64, 44,752.56 and 18,287.04 is: 25,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.64 : 44,752.56 = 18,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.64/44,752.56 = 18,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.64x = 44,752.56 × 18,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.64x = 818,391,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,391,854.82/32,429.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.92

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