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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.08, 44,762.35 and 18,101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.08, 44,762.35 and 18,101.59 is: 24,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.08 : 44,762.35 = 18,101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.08/44,762.35 = 18,101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.08x = 44,762.35 × 18,101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.08x = 810,269,595.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,269,595.23/32,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,974.34

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