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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.27, 44,723.25 and 18,070.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.27, 44,723.25 and 18,070.79 is: 24,939.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.27 : 44,723.25 = 18,070.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.27/44,723.25 = 18,070.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.27x = 44,723.25 × 18,070.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.27x = 808,184,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,184,235.25/32,406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.13

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