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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.23, 44,743.14 and 18,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.23, 44,743.14 and 18,083.49 is: 24,954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.23 : 44,743.14 = 18,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.23/44,743.14 = 18,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.23x = 44,743.14 × 18,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.23x = 809,112,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,112,124.76/32,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.71

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