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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,389.89, 44,699.43 and 18,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,389.89, 44,699.43 and 18,049.74 is: 24,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,389.89 : 44,699.43 = 18,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,389.89/44,699.43 = 18,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,389.89x = 44,699.43 × 18,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,389.89x = 806,812,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,812,821.03/32,389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.41

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