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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.55, 44,704.57 and 18,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.55, 44,704.57 and 18,055.23 is: 24,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.55 : 44,704.57 = 18,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.55/44,704.57 = 18,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.55x = 44,704.57 × 18,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.55x = 807,151,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,151,483.61/32,398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.20

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