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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,386.62, 44,693.28 and 18,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,386.62, 44,693.28 and 18,045.72 is: 24,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,386.62 : 44,693.28 = 18,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,386.62/44,693.28 = 18,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,386.62x = 44,693.28 × 18,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,386.62x = 806,522,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,522,416.76/32,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.95

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