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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,401.15, 44,713.79 and 18,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,401.15, 44,713.79 and 18,061.89 is: 24,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,401.15 : 44,713.79 = 18,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,401.15/44,713.79 = 18,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,401.15x = 44,713.79 × 18,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,401.15x = 807,615,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,615,366.21/32,401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.52

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