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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.59, 44,753.62 and 18,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.59, 44,753.62 and 18,283.45 is: 25,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.59 : 44,753.62 = 18,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.59/44,753.62 = 18,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.59x = 44,753.62 × 18,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.59x = 818,250,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,250,573.59/32,430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.83

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