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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.46, 44,686.13 and 18,041.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.46, 44,686.13 and 18,041.13 is: 24,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.46 : 44,686.13 = 18,041.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.46/44,686.13 = 18,041.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.46x = 44,686.13 × 18,041.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.46x = 806,188,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,188,190.32/32,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,896.60

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