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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.35, 44,723.04 and 18,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.35, 44,723.04 and 18,068.70 is: 24,933.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.35 : 44,723.04 = 18,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.35/44,723.04 = 18,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.35x = 44,723.04 × 18,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.35x = 808,087,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,087,292.80/32,409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.77

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