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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.77, 44,634.62 and 18,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.77, 44,634.62 and 18,004.13 is: 24,845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.77 : 44,634.62 = 18,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.77/44,634.62 = 18,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.77x = 44,634.62 × 18,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.77x = 803,607,187.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,607,187.79/32,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.04

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