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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.68, 44,640.82 and 18,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.68, 44,640.82 and 18,008.26 is: 24,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.68 : 44,640.82 = 18,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.68/44,640.82 = 18,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.68x = 44,640.82 × 18,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.68x = 803,903,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,903,493.17/32,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.20

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