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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.90, 44,755.98 and 18,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.90, 44,755.98 and 18,285.68 is: 25,235.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.90 : 44,755.98 = 18,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.90/44,755.98 = 18,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.90x = 44,755.98 × 18,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.90x = 818,393,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,393,528.37/32,429.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.77

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