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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.48, 44,720.52 and 18,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.48, 44,720.52 and 18,065.28 is: 24,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.48 : 44,720.52 = 18,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.48/44,720.52 = 18,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.48x = 44,720.52 × 18,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.48x = 807,888,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,888,715.55/32,404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.39

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