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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,537.68, 44,903.04 and 18,002.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,537.68, 44,903.04 and 18,002.09 is: 24,843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,537.68 : 44,903.04 = 18,002.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,537.68/44,903.04 = 18,002.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,537.68x = 44,903.04 × 18,002.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,537.68x = 808,348,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,348,567.35/32,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,843.46

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