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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,342.68, 44,633.60 and 18,003.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,342.68, 44,633.60 and 18,003.25 is: 24,844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,342.68 : 44,633.60 = 18,003.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,342.68/44,633.60 = 18,003.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,342.68x = 44,633.60 × 18,003.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,342.68x = 803,549,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,549,859.20/32,342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.88

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