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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.39, 44,711.84 and 18,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.39, 44,711.84 and 18,060.20 is: 24,922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.39 : 44,711.84 = 18,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.39/44,711.84 = 18,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.39x = 44,711.84 × 18,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.39x = 807,504,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,504,458.91/32,400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.68

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