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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.71, 44,765.97 and 18,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.71, 44,765.97 and 18,104.22 is: 24,977.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.71 : 44,765.97 = 18,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.71/44,765.97 = 18,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.71x = 44,765.97 × 18,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.71x = 810,452,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,452,969.39/32,446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.97

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