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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.12, 44,661.02 and 18,023.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.12, 44,661.02 and 18,023.86 is: 24,871.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.12 : 44,661.02 = 18,023.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.12/44,661.02 = 18,023.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.12x = 44,661.02 × 18,023.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.12x = 804,963,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,963,971.94/32,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.34

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