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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.60, 44,753.62 and 18,283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.60, 44,753.62 and 18,283.44 is: 25,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.60 : 44,753.62 = 18,283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.60/44,753.62 = 18,283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.60x = 44,753.62 × 18,283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.60x = 818,250,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,250,126.05/32,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.80

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