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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.19, 44,670.16 and 18,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.19, 44,670.16 and 18,029.97 is: 24,880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.19 : 44,670.16 = 18,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.19/44,670.16 = 18,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.19x = 44,670.16 × 18,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.19x = 805,401,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,401,644.70/32,370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,880.97

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