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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,434.83, 44,759.99 and 18,287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,434.83, 44,759.99 and 18,287.57 is: 25,236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,434.83 : 44,759.99 = 18,287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,434.83/44,759.99 = 18,287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,434.83x = 44,759.99 × 18,287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,434.83x = 818,551,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,551,607.94/32,434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.81

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