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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,382.06, 44,689.52 and 18,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,382.06, 44,689.52 and 18,042.82 is: 24,900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,382.06 : 44,689.52 = 18,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,382.06/44,689.52 = 18,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,382.06x = 44,689.52 × 18,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,382.06x = 806,324,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,324,965.25/32,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.36

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