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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.07, 44,706.68 and 18,056.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.07, 44,706.68 and 18,056.76 is: 24,915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.07 : 44,706.68 = 18,056.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.07/44,706.68 = 18,056.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.07x = 44,706.68 × 18,056.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.07x = 807,257,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,257,791.16/32,400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,915.31

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