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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.37, 44,758.98 and 18,287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.37, 44,758.98 and 18,287.37 is: 25,235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.37 : 44,758.98 = 18,287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.37/44,758.98 = 18,287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.37x = 44,758.98 × 18,287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.37x = 818,524,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,524,028.08/32,435.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.54

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