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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.40, 44,634.96 and 18,004.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.40, 44,634.96 and 18,004.01 is: 24,845.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.40 : 44,634.96 = 18,004.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.40/44,634.96 = 18,004.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.40x = 44,634.96 × 18,004.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.40x = 803,608,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,608,043.01/32,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.35

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