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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,344.91, 44,638.25 and 18,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,344.91, 44,638.25 and 18,005.88 is: 24,849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,344.91 : 44,638.25 = 18,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,344.91/44,638.25 = 18,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,344.91x = 44,638.25 × 18,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,344.91x = 803,750,972.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,750,972.91/32,344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.38

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