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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.09, 44,757.07 and 18,285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.09, 44,757.07 and 18,285.95 is: 25,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.09 : 44,757.07 = 18,285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.09/44,757.07 = 18,285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.09x = 44,757.07 × 18,285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.09x = 818,425,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,425,544.17/32,433.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.28

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