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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,361.78, 44,657.82 and 18,022.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,361.78, 44,657.82 and 18,022.35 is: 24,870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,361.78 : 44,657.82 = 18,022.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,361.78/44,657.82 = 18,022.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,361.78x = 44,657.82 × 18,022.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,361.78x = 804,838,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,838,862.28/32,361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.04

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