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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.28, 44,637.39 and 18,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.28, 44,637.39 and 18,005.26 is: 24,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.28 : 44,637.39 = 18,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.28/44,637.39 = 18,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.28x = 44,637.39 × 18,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.28x = 803,707,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,707,701.08/32,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.52

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