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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.92, 44,669.18 and 18,028.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.92, 44,669.18 and 18,028.64 is: 24,879.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.92 : 44,669.18 = 18,028.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.92/44,669.18 = 18,028.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.92x = 44,669.18 × 18,028.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.92x = 805,324,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,324,387.04/32,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.56

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