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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,354.85, 44,648.49 and 18,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,354.85, 44,648.49 and 18,015.27 is: 24,860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,354.85 : 44,648.49 = 18,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,354.85/44,648.49 = 18,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,354.85x = 44,648.49 × 18,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,354.85x = 804,354,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,354,602.44/32,354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.40

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