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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,345.25, 44,632.56 and 18,001.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,345.25, 44,632.56 and 18,001.50 is: 24,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,345.25 : 44,632.56 = 18,001.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,345.25/44,632.56 = 18,001.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,345.25x = 44,632.56 × 18,001.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,345.25x = 803,452,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,452,805.68/32,345.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.90

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