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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,395.95, 44,705.58 and 18,055.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,395.95, 44,705.58 and 18,055.86 is: 24,916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,395.95 : 44,705.58 = 18,055.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,395.95/44,705.58 = 18,055.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,395.95x = 44,705.58 × 18,055.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,395.95x = 807,197,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,197,693.70/32,395.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,916.62

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