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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,394.15, 44,704.66 and 18,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,394.15, 44,704.66 and 18,055.45 is: 24,916.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,394.15 : 44,704.66 = 18,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,394.15/44,704.66 = 18,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,394.15x = 44,704.66 × 18,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,394.15x = 807,162,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,162,831.85/32,394.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.93

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