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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.17, 44,695.33 and 18,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.17, 44,695.33 and 18,049.39 is: 24,906.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.17 : 44,695.33 = 18,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.17/44,695.33 = 18,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.17x = 44,695.33 × 18,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.17x = 806,723,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,723,442.35/32,390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.43

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