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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.97, 44,764.94 and 18,103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.97, 44,764.94 and 18,103.46 is: 24,976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.97 : 44,764.94 = 18,103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.97/44,764.94 = 18,103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.97x = 44,764.94 × 18,103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.97x = 810,400,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,400,122.13/32,445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.91

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