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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.12, 44,659.64 and 18,022.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.12, 44,659.64 and 18,022.86 is: 24,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.12 : 44,659.64 = 18,022.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.12/44,659.64 = 18,022.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.12x = 44,659.64 × 18,022.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.12x = 804,894,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,894,439.37/32,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,869.96

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