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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.96, 44,679.92 and 18,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.96, 44,679.92 and 18,036.63 is: 24,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.96 : 44,679.92 = 18,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.96/44,679.92 = 18,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.96x = 44,679.92 × 18,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.96x = 805,875,095.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,875,095.29/32,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.39

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