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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.08, 44,632.28 and 18,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.08, 44,632.28 and 18,002.43 is: 24,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.08 : 44,632.28 = 18,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.08/44,632.28 = 18,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.08x = 44,632.28 × 18,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.08x = 803,489,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,489,541.45/32,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.71

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