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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.41, 44,757.44 and 18,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.41, 44,757.44 and 18,285.16 is: 25,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.41 : 44,757.44 = 18,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.41/44,757.44 = 18,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.41x = 44,757.44 × 18,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.41x = 818,396,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,396,951.59/32,431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.70

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