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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.60, 44,758.26 and 18,286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.60, 44,758.26 and 18,286.38 is: 25,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.60 : 44,758.26 = 18,286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.60/44,758.26 = 18,286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.60x = 44,758.26 × 18,286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.60x = 818,466,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,466,550.50/32,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,237.48

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