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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.54, 44,757.36 and 18,285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.54, 44,757.36 and 18,285.35 is: 25,234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.54 : 44,757.36 = 18,285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.54/44,757.36 = 18,285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.54x = 44,757.36 × 18,285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.54x = 818,403,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,403,768.89/32,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.04

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