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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,385.10, 44,690.76 and 18,044.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,385.10, 44,690.76 and 18,044.87 is: 24,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,385.10 : 44,690.76 = 18,044.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,385.10/44,690.76 = 18,044.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,385.10x = 44,690.76 × 18,044.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,385.10x = 806,438,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,438,954.40/32,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.55

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