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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.77, 44,723.94 and 18,071.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.77, 44,723.94 and 18,071.29 is: 24,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.77 : 44,723.94 = 18,071.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.77/44,723.94 = 18,071.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.77x = 44,723.94 × 18,071.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.77x = 808,219,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,219,066.06/32,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.82

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