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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.74, 44,762.88 and 18,288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.74, 44,762.88 and 18,288.28 is: 25,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.74 : 44,762.88 = 18,288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.74/44,762.88 = 18,288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.74x = 44,762.88 × 18,288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.74x = 818,636,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,636,104.71/32,435.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.70

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