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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.96, 44,721.34 and 18,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.96, 44,721.34 and 18,066.62 is: 24,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.96 : 44,721.34 = 18,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.96/44,721.34 = 18,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.96x = 44,721.34 × 18,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.96x = 807,963,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,963,522.31/32,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.79

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