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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.30, 44,748.67 and 18,280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.30, 44,748.67 and 18,280.41 is: 25,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.30 : 44,748.67 = 18,280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.30/44,748.67 = 18,280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.30x = 44,748.67 × 18,280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.30x = 818,023,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,023,943.15/32,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.06

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