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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.89, 44,709.77 and 18,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.89, 44,709.77 and 18,058.70 is: 24,920.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.89 : 44,709.77 = 18,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.89/44,709.77 = 18,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.89x = 44,709.77 × 18,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.89x = 807,400,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,400,228.93/32,398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.62

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