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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.12, 44,767.77 and 18,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.12, 44,767.77 and 18,101.33 is: 24,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.12 : 44,767.77 = 18,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.12/44,767.77 = 18,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.12x = 44,767.77 × 18,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.12x = 810,356,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,356,178.13/32,441.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.29

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