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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,422.97, 44,742.80 and 18,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,422.97, 44,742.80 and 18,083.24 is: 24,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,422.97 : 44,742.80 = 18,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,422.97/44,742.80 = 18,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,422.97x = 44,742.80 × 18,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,422.97x = 809,094,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,094,790.67/32,422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.37

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