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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.41, 44,755.27 and 18,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.41, 44,755.27 and 18,284.15 is: 25,232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.41 : 44,755.27 = 18,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.41/44,755.27 = 18,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.41x = 44,755.27 × 18,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.41x = 818,312,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,312,086.51/32,431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.09

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