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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.31, 44,707.02 and 18,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.31, 44,707.02 and 18,056.08 is: 24,918.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.31 : 44,707.02 = 18,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.31/44,707.02 = 18,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.31x = 44,707.02 × 18,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.31x = 807,233,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,233,306.15/32,395.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.22

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