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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,350.46, 44,644.21 and 18,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,350.46, 44,644.21 and 18,009.55 is: 24,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,350.46 : 44,644.21 = 18,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,350.46/44,644.21 = 18,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,350.46x = 44,644.21 × 18,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,350.46x = 804,022,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,022,132.21/32,350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.50

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