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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.97, 44,718.38 and 18,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.97, 44,718.38 and 18,065.33 is: 24,929.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.97 : 44,718.38 = 18,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.97/44,718.38 = 18,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.97x = 44,718.38 × 18,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.97x = 807,852,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,852,213.29/32,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.11

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