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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,340.28, 44,628.14 and 18,000.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,340.28, 44,628.14 and 18,000.86 is: 24,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,340.28 : 44,628.14 = 18,000.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,340.28/44,628.14 = 18,000.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,340.28x = 44,628.14 × 18,000.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,340.28x = 803,344,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,344,900.20/32,340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.38

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