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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,380.76, 44,686.22 and 18,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,380.76, 44,686.22 and 18,041.56 is: 24,897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,380.76 : 44,686.22 = 18,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,380.76/44,686.22 = 18,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,380.76x = 44,686.22 × 18,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,380.76x = 806,208,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,208,917.38/32,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.77

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