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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.05, 44,688.14 and 18,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.05, 44,688.14 and 18,041.83 is: 24,899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.05 : 44,688.14 = 18,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.05/44,688.14 = 18,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.05x = 44,688.14 × 18,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.05x = 806,255,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,255,824.90/32,381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.00

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