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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,045.18, 44,224.74 and 18,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,045.18, 44,224.74 and 18,437.39 is: 25,444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,045.18 : 44,224.74 = 18,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,045.18/44,224.74 = 18,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,045.18x = 44,224.74 × 18,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,045.18x = 815,388,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,388,465.72/32,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,444.96

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