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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.16, 44,720.51 and 18,064.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.16, 44,720.51 and 18,064.99 is: 24,930.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.16 : 44,720.51 = 18,064.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.16/44,720.51 = 18,064.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.16x = 44,720.51 × 18,064.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.16x = 807,875,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,875,531.52/32,405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.46

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