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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,394.53, 44,705.18 and 18,055.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,394.53, 44,705.18 and 18,055.83 is: 24,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,394.53 : 44,705.18 = 18,055.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,394.53/44,705.18 = 18,055.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,394.53x = 44,705.18 × 18,055.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,394.53x = 807,189,039.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,189,039.92/32,394.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.45

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