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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.05, 44,705.26 and 18,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.05, 44,705.26 and 18,055.74 is: 24,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.05 : 44,705.26 = 18,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.05/44,705.26 = 18,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.05x = 44,705.26 × 18,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.05x = 807,186,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,186,327.67/32,399.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.89

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