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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,356.05, 44,650.33 and 18,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,356.05, 44,650.33 and 18,015.40 is: 24,860.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,356.05 : 44,650.33 = 18,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,356.05/44,650.33 = 18,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,356.05x = 44,650.33 × 18,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,356.05x = 804,393,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,393,555.08/32,356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.68

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