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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.46, 44,723.41 and 18,068.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.46, 44,723.41 and 18,068.13 is: 24,933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.46 : 44,723.41 = 18,068.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.46/44,723.41 = 18,068.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.46x = 44,723.41 × 18,068.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.46x = 808,068,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,068,071.97/32,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.86

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