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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.99, 44,801.51 and 18,123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.99, 44,801.51 and 18,123.99 is: 25,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.99 : 44,801.51 = 18,123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.99/44,801.51 = 18,123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.99x = 44,801.51 × 18,123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.99x = 811,982,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,982,214.56/32,464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.01

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