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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,349.66, 44,642.19 and 18,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,349.66, 44,642.19 and 18,009.27 is: 24,852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,349.66 : 44,642.19 = 18,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,349.66/44,642.19 = 18,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,349.66x = 44,642.19 × 18,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,349.66x = 803,973,253.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,973,253.10/32,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.60

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