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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,387.67, 44,691.89 and 18,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,387.67, 44,691.89 and 18,046.89 is: 24,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,387.67 : 44,691.89 = 18,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,387.67/44,691.89 = 18,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,387.67x = 44,691.89 × 18,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,387.67x = 806,549,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,549,532.49/32,387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.98

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