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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.66, 44,711.97 and 18,059.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.66, 44,711.97 and 18,059.09 is: 24,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.66 : 44,711.97 = 18,059.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.66/44,711.97 = 18,059.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.66x = 44,711.97 × 18,059.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.66x = 807,457,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,457,266.75/32,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.79

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