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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.99, 44,754.41 and 18,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.99, 44,754.41 and 18,283.92 is: 25,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.99 : 44,754.41 = 18,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.99/44,754.41 = 18,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.99x = 44,754.41 × 18,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.99x = 818,286,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,286,141.12/32,431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.83

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