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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,372.74, 44,675.15 and 18,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,372.74, 44,675.15 and 18,033.54 is: 24,886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,372.74 : 44,675.15 = 18,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,372.74/44,675.15 = 18,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,372.74x = 44,675.15 × 18,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,372.74x = 805,650,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,650,846.83/32,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.71

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