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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.44, 44,752.07 and 18,817.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.44, 44,752.07 and 18,817.43 is: 25,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.44 : 44,752.07 = 18,817.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.44/44,752.07 = 18,817.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.44x = 44,752.07 × 18,817.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.44x = 842,119,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,119,103.50/32,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,966.93

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