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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.88, 44,756.36 and 18,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.88, 44,756.36 and 18,285.52 is: 25,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.88 : 44,756.36 = 18,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.88/44,756.36 = 18,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.88x = 44,756.36 × 18,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.88x = 818,393,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,393,315.91/32,432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.45

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