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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.10, 44,721.72 and 18,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.10, 44,721.72 and 18,069.48 is: 24,935.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.10 : 44,721.72 = 18,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.10/44,721.72 = 18,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.10x = 44,721.72 × 18,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.10x = 808,098,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,098,225.11/32,408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.07

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