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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,384.61, 44,690.53 and 18,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,384.61, 44,690.53 and 18,043.72 is: 24,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,384.61 : 44,690.53 = 18,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,384.61/44,690.53 = 18,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,384.61x = 44,690.53 × 18,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,384.61x = 806,383,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,383,409.97/32,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.20

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