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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,354.86, 44,650.03 and 18,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,354.86, 44,650.03 and 18,014.89 is: 24,860.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,354.86 : 44,650.03 = 18,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,354.86/44,650.03 = 18,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,354.86x = 44,650.03 × 18,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,354.86x = 804,365,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,365,288.87/32,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.73

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