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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.31, 44,708.40 and 18,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.31, 44,708.40 and 18,057.08 is: 24,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.31 : 44,708.40 = 18,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.31/44,708.40 = 18,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.31x = 44,708.40 × 18,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.31x = 807,303,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,303,155.47/32,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.60

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