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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,381.98, 44,681.18 and 18,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,381.98, 44,681.18 and 18,041.44 is: 24,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,381.98 : 44,681.18 = 18,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,381.98/44,681.18 = 18,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,381.98x = 44,681.18 × 18,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,381.98x = 806,112,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,112,828.10/32,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,893.87

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