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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.45, 44,713.79 and 18,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.45, 44,713.79 and 18,063.84 is: 24,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.45 : 44,713.79 = 18,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.45/44,713.79 = 18,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.45x = 44,713.79 × 18,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.45x = 807,702,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,702,748.35/32,402.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.21

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