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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.16, 44,755.02 and 18,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.16, 44,755.02 and 18,286.32 is: 25,234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.16 : 44,755.02 = 18,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.16/44,755.02 = 18,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.16x = 44,755.02 × 18,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.16x = 818,404,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,404,617.33/32,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.35

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