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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,368.98, 44,671.46 and 18,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,368.98, 44,671.46 and 18,029.96 is: 24,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,368.98 : 44,671.46 = 18,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,368.98/44,671.46 = 18,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,368.98x = 44,671.46 × 18,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,368.98x = 805,424,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,424,636.94/32,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.61

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