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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.36, 44,774.75 and 18,105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.36, 44,774.75 and 18,105.83 is: 24,986.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.36 : 44,774.75 = 18,105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.36/44,774.75 = 18,105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.36x = 44,774.75 × 18,105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.36x = 810,683,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,683,950.17/32,445.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.13

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