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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.98, 44,670.08 and 18,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.98, 44,670.08 and 18,028.96 is: 24,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.98 : 44,670.08 = 18,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.98/44,670.08 = 18,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.98x = 44,670.08 × 18,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.98x = 805,355,085.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,355,085.52/32,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,881.23

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