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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.35, 44,640.97 and 18,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.35, 44,640.97 and 18,007.73 is: 24,848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.35 : 44,640.97 = 18,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.35/44,640.97 = 18,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.35x = 44,640.97 × 18,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.35x = 803,882,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,882,786.28/32,351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.51

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