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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.82, 44,687.67 and 18,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.82, 44,687.67 and 18,042.62 is: 24,899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.82 : 44,687.67 = 18,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.82/44,687.67 = 18,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.82x = 44,687.67 × 18,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.82x = 806,282,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,282,648.50/32,381.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,899.24

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