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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,536.68, 44,901.66 and 18,001.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,536.68, 44,901.66 and 18,001.09 is: 24,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,536.68 : 44,901.66 = 18,001.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,536.68/44,901.66 = 18,001.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,536.68x = 44,901.66 × 18,001.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,536.68x = 808,278,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,278,822.81/32,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,842.08

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