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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,340.40, 44,631.22 and 18,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,340.40, 44,631.22 and 18,001.14 is: 24,842.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,340.40 : 44,631.22 = 18,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,340.40/44,631.22 = 18,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,340.40x = 44,631.22 × 18,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,340.40x = 803,412,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,412,839.59/32,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.39

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