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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,474.48, 44,810.83 and 18,135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,474.48, 44,810.83 and 18,135.11 is: 25,024.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,474.48 : 44,810.83 = 18,135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,474.48/44,810.83 = 18,135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,474.48x = 44,810.83 × 18,135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,474.48x = 812,649,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,649,428.42/32,474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,024.24

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