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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,434.97, 44,759.66 and 18,287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,434.97, 44,759.66 and 18,287.82 is: 25,236.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,434.97 : 44,759.66 = 18,287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,434.97/44,759.66 = 18,287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,434.97x = 44,759.66 × 18,287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,434.97x = 818,556,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,556,513.90/32,434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.86

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