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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.98, 44,668.70 and 18,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.98, 44,668.70 and 18,027.96 is: 24,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.98 : 44,668.70 = 18,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.98/44,668.70 = 18,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.98x = 44,668.70 × 18,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.98x = 805,285,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,285,536.85/32,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.85

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