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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,349.46, 44,642.83 and 18,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,349.46, 44,642.83 and 18,008.55 is: 24,852.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,349.46 : 44,642.83 = 18,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,349.46/44,642.83 = 18,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,349.46x = 44,642.83 × 18,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,349.46x = 803,952,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,952,636.20/32,349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.12

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