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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.16, 44,757.09 and 18,284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.16, 44,757.09 and 18,284.91 is: 25,234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.16 : 44,757.09 = 18,284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.16/44,757.09 = 18,284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.16x = 44,757.09 × 18,284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.16x = 818,379,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,379,362.51/32,431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.36

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