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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,342.56, 44,632.35 and 18,002.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,342.56, 44,632.35 and 18,002.13 is: 24,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,342.56 : 44,632.35 = 18,002.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,342.56/44,632.35 = 18,002.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,342.56x = 44,632.35 × 18,002.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,342.56x = 803,477,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,477,450.59/32,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.73

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