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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.98, 44,674.89 and 18,033.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.98, 44,674.89 and 18,033.47 is: 24,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.98 : 44,674.89 = 18,033.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.98/44,674.89 = 18,033.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.98x = 44,674.89 × 18,033.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.98x = 805,643,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,643,058.18/32,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.51

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