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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,341.68, 44,632.22 and 18,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,341.68, 44,632.22 and 18,002.25 is: 24,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,341.68 : 44,632.22 = 18,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,341.68/44,632.22 = 18,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,341.68x = 44,632.22 × 18,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,341.68x = 803,480,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,480,292.48/32,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.49

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