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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.43, 44,751.31 and 18,286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.43, 44,751.31 and 18,286.75 is: 25,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.43 : 44,751.31 = 18,286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.43/44,751.31 = 18,286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.43x = 44,751.31 × 18,286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.43x = 818,356,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,356,018.14/32,430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.20

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