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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.59, 44,659.47 and 18,022.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.59, 44,659.47 and 18,022.99 is: 24,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.59 : 44,659.47 = 18,022.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.59/44,659.47 = 18,022.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.59x = 44,659.47 × 18,022.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.59x = 804,897,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,897,181.22/32,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.45

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