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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.40, 44,706.39 and 18,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.40, 44,706.39 and 18,056.70 is: 24,918.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.40 : 44,706.39 = 18,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.40/44,706.39 = 18,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.40x = 44,706.39 × 18,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.40x = 807,249,872.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,249,872.31/32,395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.66

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