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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.82, 44,708.13 and 18,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.82, 44,708.13 and 18,057.84 is: 24,920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.82 : 44,708.13 = 18,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.82/44,708.13 = 18,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.82x = 44,708.13 × 18,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.82x = 807,332,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,332,258.24/32,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.11

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