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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,355.05, 44,648.96 and 18,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,355.05, 44,648.96 and 18,014.40 is: 24,859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,355.05 : 44,648.96 = 18,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,355.05/44,648.96 = 18,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,355.05x = 44,648.96 × 18,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,355.05x = 804,324,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,324,134.95/32,355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.31

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