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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.41, 44,756.06 and 18,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.41, 44,756.06 and 18,284.16 is: 25,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.41 : 44,756.06 = 18,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.41/44,756.06 = 18,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.41x = 44,756.06 × 18,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.41x = 818,326,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,326,870.59/32,430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.32

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