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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.40, 44,773.66 and 18,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.40, 44,773.66 and 18,106.40 is: 24,987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.40 : 44,773.66 = 18,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.40/44,773.66 = 18,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.40x = 44,773.66 × 18,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.40x = 810,689,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,689,931.99/32,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.82

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