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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.97, 44,744.18 and 18,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.97, 44,744.18 and 18,084.24 is: 24,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.97 : 44,744.18 = 18,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.97/44,744.18 = 18,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.97x = 44,744.18 × 18,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.97x = 809,164,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,164,489.72/32,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.75

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