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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.84, 44,758.80 and 18,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.84, 44,758.80 and 18,286.68 is: 25,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.84 : 44,758.80 = 18,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.84/44,758.80 = 18,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.84x = 44,758.80 × 18,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.84x = 818,489,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,489,852.78/32,433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.68

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