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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.09, 44,755.69 and 18,284.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.09, 44,755.69 and 18,284.95 is: 25,232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.09 : 44,755.69 = 18,284.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.09/44,755.69 = 18,284.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.09x = 44,755.69 × 18,284.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.09x = 818,355,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,355,553.87/32,432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.90

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