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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.88, 44,753.60 and 18,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.88, 44,753.60 and 18,283.52 is: 25,230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.88 : 44,753.60 = 18,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.88/44,753.60 = 18,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.88x = 44,753.60 × 18,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.88x = 818,253,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,253,340.67/32,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.69

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