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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.48, 44,717.76 and 18,063.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.48, 44,717.76 and 18,063.27 is: 24,928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.48 : 44,717.76 = 18,063.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.48/44,717.76 = 18,063.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.48x = 44,717.76 × 18,063.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.48x = 807,748,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,748,972.68/32,402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,928.62

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