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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,383.24, 44,687.40 and 18,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,383.24, 44,687.40 and 18,042.29 is: 24,897.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,383.24 : 44,687.40 = 18,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,383.24/44,687.40 = 18,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,383.24x = 44,687.40 × 18,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,383.24x = 806,263,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,263,157.99/32,383.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.54

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