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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.12, 44,712.61 and 18,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.12, 44,712.61 and 18,059.55 is: 24,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.12 : 44,712.61 = 18,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.12/44,712.61 = 18,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.12x = 44,712.61 × 18,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.12x = 807,489,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,489,756.20/32,400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.43

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