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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.66, 44,759.16 and 18,286.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.66, 44,759.16 and 18,286.41 is: 25,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.66 : 44,759.16 = 18,286.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.66/44,759.16 = 18,286.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.66x = 44,759.16 × 18,286.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.66x = 818,484,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,484,351.02/32,432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.43

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