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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.85, 44,708.38 and 18,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.85, 44,708.38 and 18,057.72 is: 24,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.85 : 44,708.38 = 18,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.85/44,708.38 = 18,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.85x = 44,708.38 × 18,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.85x = 807,331,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,331,407.69/32,397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.29

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