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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.96, 44,689.37 and 18,042.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.96, 44,689.37 and 18,042.73 is: 24,900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.96 : 44,689.37 = 18,042.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.96/44,689.37 = 18,042.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.96x = 44,689.37 × 18,042.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.96x = 806,318,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,318,034.84/32,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.23

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