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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.20, 44,633.84 and 18,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.20, 44,633.84 and 18,003.56 is: 24,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.20 : 44,633.84 = 18,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.20/44,633.84 = 18,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.20x = 44,633.84 × 18,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.20x = 803,567,703.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,567,703.28/32,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.26

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