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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.76, 44,446.59 and 18,060.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.76, 44,446.59 and 18,060.57 is: 24,923.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.76 : 44,446.59 = 18,060.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.76/44,446.59 = 18,060.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.76x = 44,446.59 × 18,060.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.76x = 802,730,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,730,749.96/32,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.52

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