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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.62, 44,769.84 and 18,102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.62, 44,769.84 and 18,102.84 is: 24,981.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.62 : 44,769.84 = 18,102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.62/44,769.84 = 18,102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.62x = 44,769.84 × 18,102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.62x = 810,461,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,461,250.35/32,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.37

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