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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.81, 44,824.73 and 18,141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.81, 44,824.73 and 18,141.64 is: 25,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.81 : 44,824.73 = 18,141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.81/44,824.73 = 18,141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.81x = 44,824.73 × 18,141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.81x = 813,194,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,194,048.05/32,483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.83

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