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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.85, 44,709.76 and 18,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.85, 44,709.76 and 18,058.72 is: 24,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.85 : 44,709.76 = 18,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.85/44,709.76 = 18,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.85x = 44,709.76 × 18,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.85x = 807,401,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,401,037.11/32,398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.67

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