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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.69, 44,753.21 and 18,090.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.69, 44,753.21 and 18,090.45 is: 24,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.69 : 44,753.21 = 18,090.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.69/44,753.21 = 18,090.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.69x = 44,753.21 × 18,090.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.69x = 809,605,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,605,685.23/32,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,964.95

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