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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.45, 44,709.65 and 18,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.45, 44,709.65 and 18,060.84 is: 24,923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.45 : 44,709.65 = 18,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.45/44,709.65 = 18,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.45x = 44,709.65 × 18,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.45x = 807,493,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,493,835.11/32,399.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.07

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