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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.86, 44,767.17 and 18,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.86, 44,767.17 and 18,100.08 is: 24,977.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.86 : 44,767.17 = 18,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.86/44,767.17 = 18,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.86x = 44,767.17 × 18,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.86x = 810,289,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,289,358.37/32,440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.43

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