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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.81, 44,709.09 and 18,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.81, 44,709.09 and 18,057.58 is: 24,920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.81 : 44,709.09 = 18,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.81/44,709.09 = 18,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.81x = 44,709.09 × 18,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.81x = 807,337,969.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,337,969.40/32,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.29

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