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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.41, 44,756.65 and 18,285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.41, 44,756.65 and 18,285.15 is: 25,233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.41 : 44,756.65 = 18,285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.41/44,756.65 = 18,285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.41x = 44,756.65 × 18,285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.41x = 818,382,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,382,058.75/32,432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.46

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