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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.84, 44,753.96 and 18,283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.84, 44,753.96 and 18,283.70 is: 25,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.84 : 44,753.96 = 18,283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.84/44,753.96 = 18,283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.84x = 44,753.96 × 18,283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.84x = 818,267,800.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,267,800.39/32,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.16

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