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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.59, 44,658.09 and 18,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.59, 44,658.09 and 18,021.99 is: 24,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.59 : 44,658.09 = 18,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.59/44,658.09 = 18,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.59x = 44,658.09 × 18,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.59x = 804,827,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,827,651.40/32,362.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.07

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