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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,352.66, 44,646.33 and 18,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,352.66, 44,646.33 and 18,012.27 is: 24,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,352.66 : 44,646.33 = 18,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,352.66/44,646.33 = 18,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,352.66x = 44,646.33 × 18,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,352.66x = 804,181,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,181,750.47/32,352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.74

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