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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.73, 44,743.83 and 18,083.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.73, 44,743.83 and 18,083.99 is: 24,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.73 : 44,743.83 = 18,083.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.73/44,743.83 = 18,083.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.73x = 44,743.83 × 18,083.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.73x = 809,146,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,146,974.28/32,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.40

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