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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.26, 44,684.61 and 18,040.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.26, 44,684.61 and 18,040.25 is: 24,895.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.26 : 44,684.61 = 18,040.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.26/44,684.61 = 18,040.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.26x = 44,684.61 × 18,040.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.26x = 806,121,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,121,312.13/32,380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.46

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