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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.86, 44,702.24 and 18,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.86, 44,702.24 and 18,053.54 is: 24,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.86 : 44,702.24 = 18,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.86/44,702.24 = 18,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.86x = 44,702.24 × 18,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.86x = 807,033,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,033,963.97/32,396.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,910.87

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