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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.46, 44,641.45 and 18,007.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.46, 44,641.45 and 18,007.55 is: 24,850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.46 : 44,641.45 = 18,007.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.46/44,641.45 = 18,007.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.46x = 44,641.45 × 18,007.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.46x = 803,883,348.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,883,348.63/32,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.74

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