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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.43, 44,766.59 and 18,290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.43, 44,766.59 and 18,290.97 is: 25,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.43 : 44,766.59 = 18,290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.43/44,766.59 = 18,290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.43x = 44,766.59 × 18,290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.43x = 818,824,354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,824,354.69/32,438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.42

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