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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.56, 44,687.93 and 18,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.56, 44,687.93 and 18,041.38 is: 24,897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.56 : 44,687.93 = 18,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.56/44,687.93 = 18,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.56x = 44,687.93 × 18,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.56x = 806,231,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,231,926.54/32,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.87

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