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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,351.85, 44,644.35 and 18,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,351.85, 44,644.35 and 18,012.27 is: 24,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,351.85 : 44,644.35 = 18,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,351.85/44,644.35 = 18,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,351.85x = 44,644.35 × 18,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,351.85x = 804,146,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,146,086.17/32,351.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.26

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