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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.03, 44,755.34 and 18,282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.03, 44,755.34 and 18,282.87 is: 25,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.03 : 44,755.34 = 18,282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.03/44,755.34 = 18,282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.03x = 44,755.34 × 18,282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.03x = 818,255,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,255,971.61/32,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.09

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