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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.26, 44,632.54 and 18,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.26, 44,632.54 and 18,002.62 is: 24,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.26 : 44,632.54 = 18,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.26/44,632.54 = 18,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.26x = 44,632.54 × 18,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.26x = 803,502,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,502,568.18/32,343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.97

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