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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.78, 44,659.20 and 18,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.78, 44,659.20 and 18,023.35 is: 24,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.78 : 44,659.20 = 18,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.78/44,659.20 = 18,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.78x = 44,659.20 × 18,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.78x = 804,908,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,908,392.32/32,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.42

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