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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.86, 44,703.62 and 18,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.86, 44,703.62 and 18,054.54 is: 24,912.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.86 : 44,703.62 = 18,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.86/44,703.62 = 18,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.86x = 44,703.62 × 18,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.86x = 807,103,295.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,103,295.43/32,397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.24

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