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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.81, 44,707.71 and 18,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.81, 44,707.71 and 18,056.58 is: 24,918.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.81 : 44,707.71 = 18,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.81/44,707.71 = 18,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.81x = 44,707.71 × 18,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.81x = 807,268,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,268,118.69/32,395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.91

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