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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.96, 44,754.12 and 18,283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.96, 44,754.12 and 18,283.84 is: 25,231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.96 : 44,754.12 = 18,283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.96/44,754.12 = 18,283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.96x = 44,754.12 × 18,283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.96x = 818,277,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,277,169.42/32,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.36

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