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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.61, 44,645.54 and 18,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.61, 44,645.54 and 18,011.64 is: 24,856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.61 : 44,645.54 = 18,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.61/44,645.54 = 18,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.61x = 44,645.54 × 18,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.61x = 804,139,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,139,304.03/32,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.24

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