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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.75, 44,707.97 and 18,056.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.75, 44,707.97 and 18,056.18 is: 24,917.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.75 : 44,707.97 = 18,056.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.75/44,707.97 = 18,056.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.75x = 44,707.97 × 18,056.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.75x = 807,255,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,255,063.47/32,396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.78

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