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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.16, 44,761.17 and 18,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.16, 44,761.17 and 18,285.27 is: 25,234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.16 : 44,761.17 = 18,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.16/44,761.17 = 18,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.16x = 44,761.17 × 18,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.16x = 818,470,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,470,078.97/32,435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.04

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