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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.22, 44,749.72 and 18,086.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.22, 44,749.72 and 18,086.68 is: 24,957.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.22 : 44,749.72 = 18,086.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.22/44,749.72 = 18,086.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.22x = 44,749.72 × 18,086.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.22x = 809,373,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,373,865.73/32,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.40

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