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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.46, 44,724.78 and 18,069.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.46, 44,724.78 and 18,069.13 is: 24,935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.46 : 44,724.78 = 18,069.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.46/44,724.78 = 18,069.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.46x = 44,724.78 × 18,069.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.46x = 808,137,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,137,864.04/32,409.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.25

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