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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.42, 44,766.45 and 18,100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.42, 44,766.45 and 18,100.35 is: 24,978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.42 : 44,766.45 = 18,100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.42/44,766.45 = 18,100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.42x = 44,766.45 × 18,100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.42x = 810,288,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,288,413.26/32,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.51

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