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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.84, 44,756.72 and 18,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.84, 44,756.72 and 18,285.70 is: 25,233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.84 : 44,756.72 = 18,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.84/44,756.72 = 18,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.84x = 44,756.72 × 18,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.84x = 818,407,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,407,954.90/32,432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.93

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