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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.54, 44,770.83 and 18,102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.54, 44,770.83 and 18,102.98 is: 24,982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.54 : 44,770.83 = 18,102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.54/44,770.83 = 18,102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.54x = 44,770.83 × 18,102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.54x = 810,485,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,485,216.22/32,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.18

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