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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.62, 44,767.08 and 18,100.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.62, 44,767.08 and 18,100.83 is: 24,978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.62 : 44,767.08 = 18,100.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.62/44,767.08 = 18,100.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.62x = 44,767.08 × 18,100.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.62x = 810,321,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,321,304.68/32,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.60

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