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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.82, 44,712.27 and 18,060.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.82, 44,712.27 and 18,060.84 is: 24,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.82 : 44,712.27 = 18,060.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.82/44,712.27 = 18,060.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.82x = 44,712.27 × 18,060.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.82x = 807,541,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,541,154.51/32,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.25

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