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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.87, 44,754.66 and 18,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.87, 44,754.66 and 18,283.68 is: 25,231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.87 : 44,754.66 = 18,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.87/44,754.66 = 18,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.87x = 44,754.66 × 18,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.87x = 818,279,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,279,881.95/32,430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.51

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