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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.43, 44,674.66 and 18,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.43, 44,674.66 and 18,033.24 is: 24,885.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.43 : 44,674.66 = 18,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.43/44,674.66 = 18,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.43x = 44,674.66 × 18,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.43x = 805,628,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,628,772.49/32,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.49

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