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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,345.28, 44,638.77 and 18,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,345.28, 44,638.77 and 18,006.26 is: 24,849.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,345.28 : 44,638.77 = 18,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,345.28/44,638.77 = 18,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,345.28x = 44,638.77 × 18,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,345.28x = 803,777,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,777,298.70/32,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,849.91

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