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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.68, 44,634.98 and 18,004.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.68, 44,634.98 and 18,004.25 is: 24,846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.68 : 44,634.98 = 18,004.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.68/44,634.98 = 18,004.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.68x = 44,634.98 × 18,004.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.68x = 803,619,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,619,338.67/32,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.26

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