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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.75, 44,723.88 and 18,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.75, 44,723.88 and 18,071.24 is: 24,939.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.75 : 44,723.88 = 18,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.75/44,723.88 = 18,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.75x = 44,723.88 × 18,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.75x = 808,215,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,215,745.59/32,406.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.73

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