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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.45, 44,706.27 and 18,056.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.45, 44,706.27 and 18,056.36 is: 24,917.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.45 : 44,706.27 = 18,056.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.45/44,706.27 = 18,056.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.45x = 44,706.27 × 18,056.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.45x = 807,232,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,232,505.38/32,396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.31

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