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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.03, 44,764.80 and 18,097.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.03, 44,764.80 and 18,097.74 is: 24,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.03 : 44,764.80 = 18,097.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.03/44,764.80 = 18,097.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.03x = 44,764.80 × 18,097.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.03x = 810,141,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,141,711.55/32,438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.06

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