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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.78, 44,664.69 and 18,026.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.78, 44,664.69 and 18,026.36 is: 24,877.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.78 : 44,664.69 = 18,026.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.78/44,664.69 = 18,026.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.78x = 44,664.69 × 18,026.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.78x = 805,141,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,141,781.23/32,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,877.87

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