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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.98, 44,721.14 and 18,067.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.98, 44,721.14 and 18,067.32 is: 24,931.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.98 : 44,721.14 = 18,067.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.98/44,721.14 = 18,067.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.98x = 44,721.14 × 18,067.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.98x = 807,991,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,991,147.14/32,407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,931.86

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