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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.95, 44,753.44 and 18,283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.95, 44,753.44 and 18,283.03 is: 25,230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.95 : 44,753.44 = 18,283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.95/44,753.44 = 18,283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.95x = 44,753.44 × 18,283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.95x = 818,228,486.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,228,486.12/32,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.64

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