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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.33, 44,634 and 18,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.33, 44,634 and 18,003.68 is: 24,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.33 : 44,634 = 18,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.33/44,634 = 18,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.33x = 44,634 × 18,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.33x = 803,576,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,576,253.12/32,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,844.42

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