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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.87, 44,762.76 and 18,288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.87, 44,762.76 and 18,288.41 is: 25,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.87 : 44,762.76 = 18,288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.87/44,762.76 = 18,288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.87x = 44,762.76 × 18,288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.87x = 818,639,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,639,707.61/32,435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.72

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