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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.45, 44,710.55 and 18,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.45, 44,710.55 and 18,059.26 is: 24,921.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.45 : 44,710.55 = 18,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.45/44,710.55 = 18,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.45x = 44,710.55 × 18,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.45x = 807,439,396.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,439,396.67/32,399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.39

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