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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.68, 44,636.36 and 18,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.68, 44,636.36 and 18,005.25 is: 24,847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.68 : 44,636.36 = 18,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.68/44,636.36 = 18,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.68x = 44,636.36 × 18,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.68x = 803,688,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,688,820.89/32,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.64

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