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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.99, 44,679.03 and 18,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.99, 44,679.03 and 18,036.48 is: 24,889.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.99 : 44,679.03 = 18,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.99/44,679.03 = 18,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.99x = 44,679.03 × 18,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.99x = 805,852,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,852,431.01/32,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.66

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