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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,443.74, 44,771.33 and 18,103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,443.74, 44,771.33 and 18,103.91 is: 24,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,443.74 : 44,771.33 = 18,103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,443.74/44,771.33 = 18,103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,443.74x = 44,771.33 × 18,103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,443.74x = 810,535,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,535,950.30/32,443.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.81

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